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What is a materials acceptance engineer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a materials acceptance engineer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $46.1 an hour? That's $95,889 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 1,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMaterials Acceptance EngineerUS Average
Salary
7.5

Avg. Salary $95,889

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.2

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
7.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.32%

Asian 14.03%

Black or African American 1.31%

Hispanic or Latino 7.18%

Unknown 3.43%

White 73.74%

Gender

female 22.22%

male 77.78%

Age - 40
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 40
Stress level
5.2

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.9

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a materials acceptance engineer

  1. Explore materials acceptance engineer education requirements

    Most common materials acceptance engineer degrees

    Bachelor's

    70.0 %

    Master's

    10.0 %

    Diploma

    10.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific materials acceptance engineer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Technical Issues100.00%
  3. Complete relevant materials acceptance engineer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New materials acceptance engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a materials acceptance engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real materials acceptance engineer resumes.
  4. Research materials acceptance engineer duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and successfully complete carbon/epoxy material qualification and gain approval from FAA to use in manufacturing of composite aircraft parts.
    • Expedite and simplify the quotation process for solar water heating systems by accurately representing solar water heating system performance through MATLAB models
    • Diagnose computer relate problem, troubleshoot, refer and coordinate with other information technology departments in order to resolve situation.
  5. Apply for materials acceptance engineer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a materials acceptance engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average materials acceptance engineer salary

The average materials acceptance engineer salary in the United States is $95,889 per year or $46 per hour. Materials acceptance engineer salaries range between $62,000 and $148,000 per year.

Average materials acceptance engineer salary
$95,889 Yearly
$46.10 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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