Lead Product Engineer

• Own the end-to-end productization of new alloys, taking materials from R&D proof-of-concept through to scalable, repeatable, robust manufacturing processes.
• Define quality standards and inspection or test requirements for alloy products and manufactured parts and document the standards in manufacturing and testing instructions.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between R&D scientists and manufacturing engineers, translating experimental findings into actionable production guidance.

This role enables the production of advanced metal alloys that unlock performance for critical hardware in space, aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial applications, contributing to technological progress and sustainability.

• 5+ years of industry experience in metallurgy, materials engineering, or a related discipline, with demonstrated involvement in product development or process engineering.
• Hands-on experience taking a material or component from development-stage through to a manufacturable, qualified product.
• Familiarity with alloy processing techniques such as powder metallurgy, heat treatment, or additive manufacturing.
• Proven ability to develop quality assurance frameworks, write material specifications, and establish characterization test procedures.

Compensation and benefits are provided to ensure long-term productivity, including physical, mental, and financial safety. Specific salary details are not mentioned.

Foundation Alloy is building the most advanced metal alloy company in the world, using a proprietary MetalsFIRST™ platform to produce alloys with ultra-fine grain structures for next-generation hardware.