Aerospace Material Application Specialist – Coatings (f/m/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Why Rolls‑Royce?

Rolls‑Royce Germany is offering an exciting opportunity for the position of Materials Engineer (f/m/d) in Dahlewitz near Berlin to provide knowledge and expertise and execute tasks on the development of materials, processes, models and analysis methods, the application of materials to the design, test, manufacture, and service operation of systems, the approval, validation and control of raw materials and / or component manufacturing processes, and the execution of failure or defect investigations. Furthermore this role will provide knowledge, expertise and guidance in chemistry and/or corrosion disciplines deployed in the support of the full product life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Optimize, qualify and implement coating processes (thermal spray, PVD/CVD, electroplating, anodizing, plasma sprayed coating, wet spray, etc.).
Support application of aerospace materials and in particular coatings such as thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), anti‑corrosion systems, wear‑resistant coatings, and conductive.
Help to analyse and solve problems with materials and coating defects including adhesion failure, porosity, delamination, blistering, and surface contamination.
Provide hands‑on support during production trials and scale‑up activities.
Select appropriate coating materials for aluminum, titanium, composites, and high‑temperature superalloys.
Ensure compliance with Rolls‑Royce and aerospace specifications.
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and technical data packages.
Support qualification and verification of coating systems.
Work with laboratories to validate functional properties as coating thickness, microstructure, hardness, and bond strength.
Participate in design reviews to ensure coating compatibility with component geometry and service environment.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance coating durability, reduce rework, and improve process efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in aerospace coatings or advanced surface engineering.
Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, high‑temperature oxidation, and surface preparation methods.
Familiarity with non‑destructive evaluation (NDE) methods and metallographic analysis.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications.
Experience with thermal spray (e.g. HVOF, plasma spray, vacuum spray) and vapor deposition technologies.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Detail‑oriented with high quality standards.
Excellent cross‑functional communication.
Ability to work in regulated, safety‑critical environments.