Materials Science Engineer

We are looking for a talented Materials Science Engineer to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Engineering Meritor Materials Department in Cameri, Italy.

This role will require around 5% of domestic and international travel frequency.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Drive Product Reliability through Failure Analysis: Perform fracture analysis on failed parts to identify root causes and recommend improvements in design or processes.
• Ensure Metallurgical Quality and Compliance: Conduct PPAP approvals and metallurgical analyses to ensure materials meet required specifications and standards.
• Standardize and Elevate Lab Practices: Develop and implement best practices in the lab to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Support Cross-Functional Engineering Solutions: Provide materials expertise to departments like Quality, Engineering, and Procurement to solve complex technical challenges.
• Advance Innovation and DMO Projects: Contribute to innovation and manufacturing optimization projects by applying materials science knowledge.
• Monitor and Improve Heat Treatment Processes: Track and assess heat treatment capabilities across EU plants to ensure process consistency and material performance.
• Maintain Critical Documentation and KPIs: Lead documentation control for metallurgical procedures and track key performance indicators to support continuous improvement.
• Foster Strong Internal and External Relationships: Build effective collaborations with internal teams and suppliers to ensure smooth communication and issue resolution.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong Technical Foundation: Solid knowledge of materials science, fracture mechanics, heat treatment processes, and metallurgical analysis techniques to perform diagnostics and propose improvements. Knowledge and/or experience in coatings, paints, and polymers is also valued in this area.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to conduct root cause analysis, interpret test results, and resolve complex metallurgical and manufacturing issues effectively.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with departments like Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Suppliers, ensuring alignment and smooth execution.
• Attention to Detail and Documentation: Precision in writing technical reports, managing documentation, tracking KPIs, and maintaining databases to support quality and compliance.

Education/ Experience:

• College, university, or equivalent bachelor’s degree in engineering or appropriate STEM field is required.
• Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Entry level/Early career professional. Preferred candidates would have relevant experience working in either a temporary student employment environment (intern, co-op, or other extracurricular team activities) or as an early career professional in a relevant technical discipline area. Knowledge of MS Office tools is also preferred.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.