Materials Development R&D

MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER JOB POSTING

General Qualifications

• Graduated from university departments such as Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related fields,
• Having knowledge about metal and non-metal alloys,
• Having knowledge about ceramic materials and manufacturing methods,
• Having worked with at least two of the following materials: steel, aluminum, magnesium, ceramics, and composites,
• Experienced in materials operating at low and high temperatures,
• Knowledgeable about titanium alloys, nickel, iron, and cobalt superalloys,
• Experienced in sample preparation and the microstructures of metal alloys,
• Able to conduct microstructural analysis,
• Proficient in determining materials selection criteria and making material selections,
• Having knowledge about coatings and applications of metallic materials,
• Having knowledge about corrosion,
• Having knowledge about heat treatment of metallic materials,
• Having knowledge about polycrystalline, directional solidification, and single crystal precision casting processes,
• Having knowledge about hot forging, cold forging, and hot isostatic pressing processes,
• Having knowledge about metal and ceramic additive manufacturing processes,
• Having knowledge about mechanical surface treatment processes such as shot peening, sandblasting, etc., chemical surface treatments, and surface cleaning processes,
• Having knowledge about chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, thermal spraying, electroplating, and coating processes,
• Having knowledge about NDT processes such as liquid penetrant testing, ultrasonic testing, CT, magnetic particle inspection, etc.
• Experienced in mechanical tests including tensile, fatigue, creep, impact tests.
• Has worked on fatigue and fracture mechanics,
• Has worked on fatigue and fatigue life calculations,
• Having knowledge about physical metallurgy,
• Proficient in the chemical and mechanical properties of materials and Having knowledge about electrochemistry,
• Having knowledge about standards such as ASTM, SAE, AMS, MIL, etc.
• Having knowledge about manufacturing methods,
• Prone to teamwork and experienced in active participation in a technical project, 
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office programs,
• Able to work in coordination with other teams related to their areas of responsibility,
• Having no military service obligations for at least 2 years,
• Able to read technical drawings,
• Preferably having experience with CATIA design software,
• Preferably having experience in materials development activities regarding gas turbine engine processes,
• Proficiency in technical English.

Job Description:

Considering the project dynamics and the requirements for active task allocation, the following assignments will be made:

• Researching the necessary material standards for prototype production, as well as investigating and preparing procedures and specifications (such as heat treatment, coating, painting, surface preparation, etc.)
• Making material selections and carrying out the necessary development activities, 
• Conducting research on new-generation materials and carrying out alternative materials development activities,
• Managing material selection processes in collaboration with design and analysis teams,
• Preparing specifications for raw material procurement and conducting COC evaluations,
• Determining the conditions for part production, heat treatment, coating, and intermediate processes; optimizing these conditions through appropriate experimental designs,
• Reporting laboratory analyses and evaluations,
• Evaluating the manufacturability of parts in collaboration with production engineers and technicians, and providing guidance to designers,
• Investigating the root cause of encountered material damages using metallography, characterization, and testing.

 

INVESTMENT CASTING MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

General Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Material Science and Engineering or related degree,
• Ability to work in shifts,
• Ability to read technical drawings,
• Preferably two years of experience in investment casting process,
• Having comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in investment casting metallurgy,
• Having comprehensive knowledge in solidification theory and phase diagrams,
• Competent in addressing casting defects and implementing solutions,
• Ability to use CATIA software at a fundamental level,
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software,
• Advanced level of written and spoken English,
• Advanced level of technical English,
• Having knowledge of ASTM, SAE, AMS, MIL and related specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, monitoring and supervising the investment casting process under vacuum conditions.
• Evaluation and improvement of casting designs to enhance manufacturability and product quality.
• Development, tracking and validation of production planning and investment casting technical documentation.
• Creation/development of work orders for pre-casting mold heating, casting, and post-casting mold cooling processes.
• Checking compliance with work procedures and orders in the production area.
• Stacking and improving casting process records.
• Investigation of the underlying causes of machinery and equipment related errors, analysis of the errors, detection of the source using six sigma, lean manufacturing, and problem-solving techniques, and implementation of corrective actions aimed at their resolution.
• Investigation of the underlying causes of machinery and equipment related errors, detecting the source of the error through problem solving techniques and implementation of corrective actions aimed at their resolution.
• Investigation of the underlying causes of casting defects, implementation of corrective actions aimed at their resolution in coordination with related personnel and R&D department. 
• Inspection of foundry equipment, planning and controlling of the equipment maintenance.
• Ensuring the continuity and improvement of the investment casting process through continuous monitoring and data analysis.
• Continuous review and updating of the casting process.
• Training and guidance of the foundry personnel.
• Implementation of quality control procedures and adherence to investment casting quality standards.
• Providing guidance on foundry safety and environmental compliance.
• Adapting investment casting processes to meet the requirements of design engineers.
• Researching the state-of-the-art investment casting processes and following the current studies and specifications in this field.