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U.S. Department of Labor

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1913

🏛️ Government

📋 Compliance

Government • Compliance • Human Resources

U. S. Department of Labor is an official government agency of the United States that administers and enforces federal labor laws. It focuses on areas such as wages, employment standards, and workplace safety to ensure fair labor practices and assist workers through various resources, including unemployment insurance, job training, and health benefits. The agency also oversees compliance with labor laws and provides support during disasters for affected workers.

📋 Description

• Provide materials engineering support for production processes including electroplating, surface finishing, cleaning, depainting, and painting operations • Investigate material and process non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective and preventive actions • Conduct failure analysis and material evaluations using laboratory equipment such as thickness gauges, optical and scanning microscopes, conductivity meters, and hardness testers • Prepare formal engineering reports documenting laboratory findings, technical analyses, and recommendations for process improvements • Review, update, and support development of material protection process specifications and technical documentation • Support research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) efforts through Design of Experiments (DOE), test plan development, and material characterization testing • Perform hands-on coating applications and laboratory testing including corrosion, environmental, and thermal exposure evaluations • Analyze test results to assess material performance and recommend material selection, optimization, or process improvements • Collaborate with government stakeholders, program managers, and production personnel to communicate technical findings and resolve engineering issues • Contribute to project execution within the Materials Protection Team while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and technical standards

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelors degree in material science, materials engineering, chemical engineering, or related scientific/technical discipline from an ABET accredited college or university • At least 3 years of experience in materials engineering • Demonstrated experience working in a hands-on laboratory or manufacturing process support role • Practical knowledge of one or more of the following material process areas: electroplating, inorganic/organic coatings, chemical cleaning/stripping, corrosion control, and wear-resistant technologies • Experience with materials characterization and analytical techniques (e.g., microscopy, spectroscopy, mechanical testing, or electrochemical testing) • Proven ability to troubleshoot technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions • Strong technical writing skills with experience generating formal engineering reports, test plans, and technical procedures • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting and 4% discretionary match • Paid leave including PTO, holiday, bereavement, and military • Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families • Health and dependent care FSA • Company-provided life/AD&D, as well as supplemental life and disability insurance • TRICARE Supplement • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition assistance and professional development • Bonus programs