12 materials engineer jobs at 10 companies in Covington, VA
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Materials Research Associate
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
$70k-$80k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
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.
TMEIC: Develops and manufactures industrial automation and power electronics.
2+ YOEBS in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience; 2+ years systems/application engineering in metals or material handling; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; availability to travel up to 50%.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Oracle Sales Cloud
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.
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.
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.