19 material engineer jobs at 17 companies in Bedford, VA
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Materials Engineer
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
$76k-$119k/yrOnsiteFull Time
BWX TechnologiesNYSE: BWXT: Manufactures nuclear components and fuel for defense and energy.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or physics, 2+ years materials/metallurgical/manufacturing experience, additive manufacturing and lab experience, strong written/verbal communication, able to obtain DOE/DOD security clearance, U.S. citizenship required, <10% travel.
Elbit Systems of America: Provides advanced technology systems for defense and commercial aviation.
5+ YOEBS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering; 5+ years failure analysis, data analysis, and problem-solving; SPC knowledge; strong communication; MS Office proficiency; ability to handle multiple priorities; able to obtain security clearance.
BWX TechnologiesNYSE: BWXT: Manufactures nuclear components and fuel for defense and energy.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or physics required, 2+ years related experience, hands-on manufacturing experience, knowledge of design/fabrication/assembly/tooling/materials, strong written/verbal communication, U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DOE or DOD security clearance.
EastmanNYSE: EMN: Manufactures specialty chemicals, plastic materials, and synthetic fibers.
2+ YOEBachelor’s in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering; 2+ years manufacturing/engineering experience; on-site role; strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
MoogNYSE: MOG.A: Design and manufacture of precision motion control systems.
3+ YOEBachelor's in environmental/safety/engineering, 3 years manufacturing EHS experience, hazardous waste/materials management, hazard identification and risk assessment, EHS program writing, gap assessments, training development, and EHS data interpretation.
ECS Limited: Provides geotechnical, environmental, and facilities engineering consulting services.
Pursuing Bachelor/Master in civil engineering, construction management, or related; able to lift 40–70 lbs (occasionally 85 lbs); must provide transportation to job sites; interest in building materials and construction process.
BGF Industries: Manufacturer of high-performance technical fiber materials and industrial fabrics.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, or related field; 5–10 years procurement/material planning in manufacturing; ERP experience; knowledge of lean/inventory optimization; APICS CPIM/CPSM a plus.
ERP (Infor M3, SAP or equivalent), EDI, BI reporting tools, SAS BI
Luna Labs: Develops advanced technology and engineering solutions for defense and healthcare.
Bachelor's or Master's in chemistry/materials/chemical engineering, prior laboratory research experience, strong technical writing and data analysis, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, U.S. citizenship required.
WabtecNYSE: WAB: Manufacturer of equipment and digital solutions for rail transportation.
5+ YOEAssociate's degree in supply chain/operations/engineering technology or 5+ years manufacturing materials/inventory experience; strong ERP/MRP knowledge; proficient with Microsoft Office; experience supporting production schedules.
High school diploma, valid driver's license, able to lift up to 70 lbs, able to walk/stand all day; certifications such as ACI Level I, State DOT, WACEL, or ICC are a plus; training available for entry-level hires.
Virginia Tech: Public land-grant university providing higher education and research.
0+ YOEPhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry or related field; PhD awarded within four years with at least one year remaining; strong organoid development and cell-based methodologies; track record of publications; ability to manage multiple projects; strong communication ski...
Dynax America Corporation: Manufacturer of wet-type friction materials for automotive transmissions.
5+ YOE8+ Mgmt5+ years sales leadership in automotive; 8+ years in automotive industry; degree in Business or Engineering; knowledge of friction material, SAE testing; strong negotiation and communication; travel up to 40%
IngevityNYSE: NGVT: Produces specialty chemicals and high-performance carbon materials.
Lead and develop laboratory staff; oversee daily lab operations and quality systems; use data and statistical tools to support production and continuous improvement; background in chemistry, materials science, engineering, quality, or equivalent experience.
SAP, Proficy, Minitab, Power BI, Ignition, SPC, MSA, Lean, Six Sigma
Virginia Tech: Public land-grant university providing higher education and research.
PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, computer science, or related field; strong multiscale/multiphysics modeling and ML experience; knowledge of catalysis; agentic AI experience; independent researcher with interdisciplinary collaboration.
Randolph College: Private liberal arts college providing undergraduate and graduate education.
Support ABET accreditation documentation and data collection, assist laboratory setup and maintenance, prepare instructional materials, manage records, and perform basic equipment handling. Requires a bachelor’s degree, computer proficiency, strong organization, and ability to lift ~30 lbs.
Roanoke or Charlottesville or Richmond or Charlotte or Cary
FieldFull Time
NV5: Provides engineering, testing, inspection, and infrastructure consulting services.
Perform field construction quality assurance and materials testing (soils, concrete, asphalt); use nuclear density gauge, perform sampling and coring; able to lift up to 50–100 lbs; VDOT or NICET CMT Level II preferred; background check required.