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Materials Science Engineer- Metals- Lancaster, PA

Michael Page International

  • Lancaster, Pennsylvania
  • 2 days ago
  • $120,000–$145,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

Contact Harrison Roche Quote job ref JN-072026-7074306Job SummarySector: Engineering & ManufacturingSub Sector: Production, ManufacturingIndustry: Industrial / ManufacturingWhere: LancasterContract Type: Permanent Serve as a technical leader by conducting data-driven analysis, supporting customer needs, and promoting knowledge sharing and continuous innovation across the organization.
Michael Page International

Numbers & Facts

LocationLancaster, Pennsylvania
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$120,000–$145,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Job TitleLead Materials ScientistJob DescriptionLead the development, testing, and implementation of new materials, products, and manufacturing processes to enhance performance and expand capabilities. Analyze production operations, identify improvement opportunities, and drive initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, yield, and cost performance. Provide technical expertise and hands-on support to manufacturing teams by troubleshooting complex process and production issues. Evaluate, install, validate, and optimize new equipment and technologies while managing pilot programs and process qualification activities. Partner with engineering, operations, quality, and commercial teams to support product delivery, process documentation, and manufacturing excellence. Serve as a technical leader by conducting data-driven analysis, supporting customer needs, and promoting knowledge sharing and continuous innovation across the organization.The Successful ApplicantBachelor's degree in Materials Science with several years of experience supporting R&D, manufacturing, and product development environments. PhD preferred. Strong expertise in materials characterization, process development, root cause analysis, and data-driven problem solving. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage competing priorities, and drive initiatives from concept through implementation. Effective communicator who can collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including customers, operations, and quality teams. Continuous improvement mindset with a strong focus on safety, quality, innovation, attention to detail, and delivering measurable business results. Experience working with metals. Publications preferred but not required.What's on OfferOpportunity to play a key role in developing next-generation materials and manufacturing technologies within an innovative engineering environment. Exposure to both research and development and hands-on manufacturing operations, providing broad technical experience. Ability to lead new equipment, process improvement, and product development projects with meaningful business impact. High level of collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, quality, and commercial functions. Opportunity to influence product performance, manufacturing efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. Visibility with customers and the chance to contribute technical expertise to complex application and manufacturing challenges. A technically diverse role offering professional growth, ownership of projects, and involvement in advanced materials and process innovation.Contact Harrison Roche Quote job ref JN-072026-7074306Job SummarySector: Engineering & ManufacturingSub Sector: Production, ManufacturingIndustry: Industrial / ManufacturingWhere: LancasterContract Type: Permanent

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

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