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Hyundai Motor Company

Materials Engineer

Ypsilanti, MI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Materials Engineer Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an engineer to join ... flexible material technologies for North and South American production vehicles through ...

KBR

Materials Engineer

Chantilly, VA

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Materials Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides ... Flexible. Standard Government work hour support and surge support during integration and launch ...

KBR, Inc.

Materials Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Materials Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides ... Flexible. Standard Government work hour support and surge support during integration and launch ...

BWX Technologies

Materials Engineer

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$76K - $119K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance. * Professional ... Materials Engineer, Nuclear Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Research, Materials Science ...

BWX Technologies, Inc.

Materials Engineer

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As our Materials Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring materials selected in design ... Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance. * Professional ...

BWXT

Materials Engineer

Lynchburg, VA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance. * Professional ... Materials Engineer, Nuclear Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Research, Materials Science ...

BWX Technologies

Materials Engineer

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As our Materials Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring materials selected in design ... Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance. * Professional ...

BWXT

Materials Engineer

Lynchburg, VA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As our Materials Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring materials selected in design ... Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance. * Professional ...

BWX Technologies

Materials Engineer

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$119K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance. * Professional ... Materials Engineer, Nuclear Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Research, Materials Science ...

Emerson

Materials Engineer

Marshalltown, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Description At Emerson in Marshalltown, the Materials Engineer role offers the opportunity to drive ... We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical ...

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

Materials Engineer

Hopkins, SC · On-site

$85K - $106K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Materials Engineer you will support development of advanced materials and manufacturing ... Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance * Educational ...

Emerson

Materials Engineer

Marshalltown, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

At Emerson in Marshalltown, the Materials Engineer role offers the opportunity to drive innovation ... We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical ...

Emerson Group

Materials Engineer

Marshalltown, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

At Emerson in Marshalltown, the Materials Engineer role offers the opportunity to drive innovation ... We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical ...

Neuralink

Materials Engineer

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$113K - $209K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Team Description: The Materials Engineering Team at Neuralink develops and qualifies high ... Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

Vision Point Systems, Inc.

Materials Engineer

Dania Beach, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Bachelor's Degree in materials science, mechanical engineering or other similarly aligned ... Highly contributing team members are also rewarded with flexible work hours, travel, and training ...

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How much do flexible materials engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for flexible materials engineer in the United States is $92,639.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Materials Engineer vs Polymer Engineer?

AspectFlexible Materials EngineerPolymer Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Materials Science, Engineering, or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, manufacturing facilities, product developmentResearch labs, manufacturing, chemical processing plants
Industry UsageDesigning flexible materials for electronics, wearables, packagingDeveloping polymers for plastics, rubbers, and composites

The Flexible Materials Engineer focuses on designing and testing flexible materials used in various industries, while the Polymer Engineer specializes in developing polymers and plastics. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often work in overlapping environments, but their specific applications and materials focus differ.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Materials Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,639 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Materials Engineer

Hyundai Motor Company

Ypsilanti, MI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Materials Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an engineer to join the Strategic Materials Team of the Material Development Department to support development efforts concerning new flexible material technologies for North and South American production vehicles through collaborative work with engineering design, design studio, manufacturing, and purchasing teams

What You Will Do:
  • Validate new soft trim material technologies and production polymeric materials (e.g., leather, flexible PVC/PU/TPU, foam, fabric, fiber composites, etc.) for future vehicle launches
    • Work scope would include R&D projects, production material quality improvements, patent submissions, and collaboration with internal HMG (Hyundai Motor Group) teams, suppliers, and the Hyundai R&D center in South Korea
  • Identify new materials technology projects with high potential (focusing on quality improvement, cost reduction, and/or sustainability) and oversee said projects from concept to production
    • Manage budget allocation and proposal requests, project management of materials testing and development, and transfer(s) to related teams upon successful completion
  • Perform root cause analysis on field claim quality-related issues, in addition to collaborating with assembly plants, engineering design teams, and suppliers to implement engineering improvements and countermeasures
  • Conduct periodic audit testing of material performance (in relation to specification requirements) and competitor benchmarking
  • Direct lab technicians when conducting material testing and evaluating material performance
    • Following, report findings/results to management for review
  • Improve the quality of current Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis production parts
  • Support administrative tasks, such as purchasing requests, vacation requests, travel requests, etc.
  • Execute additional tasks as assigned
  • Travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally
What You Will Bring to the Role:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, material science, plastics engineering technology, polymer science/engineering, rubber engineering technology, or a related field
  • Professional experience in polymeric materials, with an emphasis on flexible materials
  • Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills
  • Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record
What Hyundai Can Offer You:
  • Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family
  • 100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
  • Competitive Salaries
  • A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
  • Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
  • Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts 
  • Flexible Work Hours
Other Details:
  • Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
    • HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

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