Materials Engineer

For more than 65 years, HEICO Corporation has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronic industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. Since 1957, HEICO's (NYSE: HEI) has manufactured products for jet engines, aircraft components, and other aerospace & defense applications. Our reputation for quality, service, and dependability has permitted us to serve many of the world's leading aerospace & defense original equipment manufacturers. For four consecutive years, Forbes Magazine ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies." HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, paid vacation and holidays, an excellent 401K plan with company match, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.

HEICO is seeking a Materials Engineer for full time direct hire position in Hollywood, FL.

ROLE: The Materials Engineer is responsible for evaluating evaluate materials and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials for analyzing product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following.

• Perform reverse engineering on non-production parts in order to develop production specifications and Quality Test Procedures, as well as Parts Manufacturing Authority reports for the FAA.
• Conduct Research and Development Analysis of materials to assist with Business Unit’s New Product Development Process.
• Provide Technical support to customers, laboratory staff when needed.
• Assist on materials analysis process for production parts to ensure conformity to specifications (grain size and flow, abusive machining, hardness, chemistry, etc.) when needed.
• Assist with development and write-up of Quality Test Procedures detailing required preparation and testing of incoming materials when needed.
• Keep current with the latest in materials analysis techniques and equipment technologies
• Perform other duties as assigned.