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Moseley Technical Services, Inc.

MP&P Engineer 3

Auburn, WA · On-site

$63.45 - $79.32/hr

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MP&P Engineer 3

Auburn, WA • On-site

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$63.45 - $79.32/hr

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Materials Science Engineer
Aerospace Coatings & Paint Laboratory
Auburn, WA
$63.45 - $79.32/Hour
U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
We are hiring a Materials Science Engineer - Aerospace Coatings & Paint Laboratory to develop, qualify, and support aerospace coating formulations, paint application processes, and materials testing for durable, compliant, and cost-effective surface finishes. This role supports laboratory testing, coatings qualification, failure analysis, supplier material evaluations, production support, and continuous improvement while utilizing ASTM test methods, corrosion testing, materials characterization, and aerospace coatings expertise.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop, evaluate, qualify, and optimize aerospace coating and paint formulations for production applications.
  • Design, execute, and document laboratory testing to validate coating performance, durability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Perform coatings characterization, failure investigations, and root cause analyses to resolve product and manufacturing issues.
  • Evaluate supplier materials, coating systems, and alternative technologies to improve quality, reliability, and cost.
  • Develop, validate, and maintain coating application processes, laboratory procedures, and standardized test methods.
  • Conduct and interpret coating performance testing including salt spray, adhesion, gloss, abrasion, weathering, hardness, and corrosion resistance evaluations.
  • Support manufacturing, production scale-up, process transfers, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve materials-related issues.
  • Prepare technical reports, laboratory documentation, qualification data, and engineering recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace, ASTM, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a
    Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a
    PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification
  • Hands-on experience with coatings formulation, paint systems, materials characterization, laboratory testing, or surface engineering
  • Experience performing and interpreting coating performance tests including: Salt spray (corrosion)
    • Adhesion testing
    • Gloss measurements
    • Abrasion resistance
  • Experience supporting coating qualification, laboratory investigations, or production-related materials engineering activities.
  • Ability to prepare technical documentation, laboratory reports, and engineering recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with surface pretreatment technologies including conversion coatings, phosphate coatings, electrocoat (E-coat), powder coatings, or chromate alternative systems.
  • Knowledge of ASTM standards and environmental or regulatory compliance requirements related to industrial and aerospace coatings.
  • Experience using laboratory instrumentation including:
    • Spectrophotometer
    • Glossmeter
    • Salt spray chamber
    • QUV/weathering equipment
    • Cross-hatch adhesion tools
    • Pull-off adhesion testers
    • Hardness testing equipment
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, production launch, process transfer, or production engineering environments.
  • Bachelor's degree with typically 5+ years of engineering experience, Master's degree with typically 3+ years of engineering experience, or PhD with engineering experience.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer
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  • Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
  • Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
  • Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

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  • To apply, send a resume to: resumes@moseleytechnical.com
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  • For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.
We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."
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Moseley Technical Services, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, US, is a renowned player in the engineering services industry. They provide a diverse array of services, primarily focused on staffing and recruiting for various technical industries including aerospace, defense, and information technology. Incepted in 1995, this veteran-owned company prides itself on its strong commitment to its customers’ missions and to its employees.

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Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Huntsville, AL, US

Year founded

1994

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