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Tribology Materials Engineer

Aquinas Consulting
Fairfield, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Aquinas Consulting is seeking to fill a Tribology Materials Engineer job for our client in Fairfield, CT. This role focuses on developing and testing new products, improving manufacturing processes, and optimizing self-lubricating liner products and tribological coatings. The Materials Engineer will collaborate cross-functionally to drive product development, efficiency improvements, and yield optimization.

Materials Engineer job Responsibilities :

  • Develop new liner systems and technologies in collaboration with corporate R&D teams.
  • Incorporate new technologies into the product line and test for performance compliance.
  • Transition new technologies into standardized, repeatable manufacturing processes.
  • Optimize existing self-lubricated product lines for increased yields and operational efficiencies.
  • Evaluate manufacturing capabilities and align processes for repeatability and consistency.
  • Perform analytical evaluations of existing and newly developed products and processes.
  • Develop detailed project plans, cost estimates, and test plans for product development projects.
  • Conduct research and trade studies to determine optimal design options and materials.
  • Manage and execute product development projects, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.
  • Lead and conduct testing for product qualification, documenting and analyzing results.

Qualifications :

  • Master’s or PhD in Chemical or Materials Engineering or related field.
  • 7-10 years of experience in self-lubricated bearings or a related field.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare and present technical reports.
  • Experience with thermosetting resins, thermoplastics, elastomers, and composite systems.
  • Knowledge of plating principles and organic material properties.
  • Analytical chemistry expertise, including FTIR, DSC, TGA, and Rheometry.
  • 10-15% travel required to customers and suppliers.
  • If you are interested in this Tribology Materials Engineer job in Fairfield, CT, please apply now to be connected with a member of our team!

    Please note : Applying to this role is an agreement to have your information entered into our database and acknowledgement that a recruiter will reach out to you either by phone, email, and / or text message regarding this and similar job opportunities.

    Aquinas Consulting is a woman and minority owned company headquartered in Milford, CT that provides Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing staffing solutions throughout the US. We take pride in 20 years of service to our clients, our hiring managers, our consultants, and our local community.  Aquinas is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and committed to considering all qualified applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. www.aquinasconsulting.com

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