An innovative advanced manufacturing organisation operating at the forefront of metal additive manufacturing and powder processing is seeking a Powder Metallurgist / Materials Scientist to support the development, characterisation, and optimisation of high-performance metal powder systems.

This role is central to the advancement of next-generation manufacturing technologies, working across alloy development, powder qualification, and process optimisation for highly regulated industrial applications.

Initially remote for approximately two years, this position includes periodic travel to North Carolina, with a planned transition into a full on-site role in Alabama.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise advanced metal powder systems for additive manufacturing and related processes
• Work with complex alloy systems, including high-performance and high-entropy alloys
• Analyse powder characteristics such as morphology, particle size distribution, flowability, chemistry, and process suitability
• Support powder qualification, material validation, and process development programmes
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to transition materials into production
• Analyse performance data and provide technical recommendations for material and process improvement
• Engage in supplier and customer technical discussions where required
• Contribute to technical documentation, reporting, and programme reviews
• Support scalable approaches for powder handling, testing, and qualification

What You Bring

• Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Powder Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Experience working with metal powders or powder-based manufacturing systems
• Strong understanding of powder characterisation and material-process relationships
• Exposure to additive manufacturing, powder bed fusion, sintering, HIP, or heat treatment is highly desirable
• Knowledge of advanced alloy systems or high-entropy alloys is an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote-first environment
• Willingness to travel and relocate as required

Why This Role?

This is a high-impact materials science position focused on shaping the future of additive manufacturing and advanced alloys. You’ll work at the intersection of research and production, helping bridge the gap between novel powder development and scalable industrial application.