Metallurgy Failure Analysis Engineer

Metallurgy Failure Analysis Engineer Hagerstown, MD 6u2011Month Contract Do you have a passion for metallurgy? We are seeking a skilled Metallurgy Failure Analysis Engineer to investigate material failures, determine root causes, and support product reliability improvements. This 6u2011month contract role requires handsu2011on experience with metallurgical testing and strong analytical and reporting skills. In this role you will: + Perform root cause analysis on failed metal components using SEM, EDS, optical microscopy, and mechanical testing. + Conduct destructive and non-destructive tests (tensile, hardness, NDT) to validate failure mechanisms. + Interpret test data, microstructures, and fractography to identify failure modes. + Prepare clear, detailed technical reports and present findings to engineering and quality teams. + Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement corrective actions. Well qualified candidates will have: + Masteru2019s or PhD in Metallurgy, Materials Science , or related field (or equivalent experience). + Strong knowledge of alloy behavior, fracture mechanics, corrosion , phase transformations, and highu2011temperature properties. + Hands-on proficiency with SEM, EDS, microscopy, tensile and hardness testing . + Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail. + Strong technical writing and communication abilities. This contract position comes with: + Pay of $48-$51.34/hr. + ACA compliant health insurance, paid holidays and a retention bonus + A chance to be part of a team shaping the future of clean transportation Apply today to learn more about this unique opportunityManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Created: 2026-01-30