Lead Materials & Process Engineer

What we do: 

The Lead Materials & Process Engineer will apply their technical knowledge and expertise to support components across our vehicle. This role will work toward building & implementing conventional and novel materials and process solutions and work with our partners to ensure that delivered hardware meets requirements & leads to the certification & production of new AAM vehicles. This position will collaborate with all Engineering verticals & Supply Chain teams during the design process.

What you can do:

• Be responsible for the Materials & Process team’s workflows and focus on composites and structural bonding
• Coordinate crafting design requirements & standard methodologies for all hardware on the vehicle
• Own the evaluation & selection of composite materials, & adhesives to satisfy design requirements
• Coordinate the development of adhesively bonded joints & assemblies
• Build internal material specifications and process specifications that support manufacturing & ensure quality
• Lead & coordinate testing for method development, materials characterization, allowables generation, and design validation
• Serve as the M&P representative (Signatory Authority) in design reviews, the production drawing release cycle for hardware components/assemblies, & Material Review Board (MRB) issues.
• Coordinate supplier selection, development, qualifications, and ongoing evaluations
• Build procedures for reviewing supplier-delivered (source-controlled) hardware for compliance with requirements
• Assist in building top-level M&P control plans and documentation
• Support the manufacture of hardware in-house and at our suppliers
• Participate in industry working groups, standards bodies, and relevant technical conferences and symposia to maintain awareness of technology developments & regulatory trends across academia and industry
• Mentor junior engineers
• Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
• Up to 25% of domestic and international travel
• May occasionally support 2nd, 3rd shift or weekend shift
• Other related duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM or related field required; Master’s or Ph.D. degree preferred
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in related experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience in these areas: thermoset fiber composites, thermoplastic fiber composites, structural bonding, adhesives, plastics, physical & mechanical material characterization, composite material allowables generation & certification
• Experience with qualification and implementation of automated/robotic composite
• Experience with process mapping, SPC, PFMEA, DFMEA, and similar tools/techniques
• Knowledge of a first principles' approach to problem-solving
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
• Proficiency at drafting test plans, coordinating & implementing test campaigns, and generating test reports
• Knowledge and ability to run materials characterization lab equipment such as FTIR, DSC, SEM, TGA, Rheometer, and Instrons
• Ability to perform composite layups and bagging and run equipment related to composite fabrication
• Ability to lift/move equipment and tools weighing up to 35 lbs
• Familiarity with statistical software, including Minitab, JMP, or similar
• Knowledge of CMH-17, SAE, ASTM, and other standard bodies
• Understanding of Six Sigma, Lean, & DOE principals
• Proficiency in writing R&D work instructions and documentation of R&D work
• Understanding of composites & adhesive materials and processing methods used for various applications found in aircraft structures
• Understanding of materials and processes outside of composites and structural bonding
• Ability to lead material allowable certification programs
• fabrication methods in a high-rate manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite tools such as Word, Excel, Project & Visio
• Proactive and efficient delivery of communication and follow-up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work in a timely manner

You may also be able to contribute:

• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred
• Experience with aerospace assembly processes preferred

Last updated on Aug 20, 2024