Advanced Materials and Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to solve materials and processes problems for both design and manufacturing.
• Provide direct support to program design activity, including material and process selection, completing customer deliverables (i.e., material and process analysis and test reports), and technical problem-solving during development, qualification, and production phases.
• Review customer- and Honeywell-generated requirements to ensure cost effective approaches and to verify performance and environmental requirements are met.
• Develop and execute material and process evaluation test plans (e.g., flammability, fungus, hazardous materials).
• Provide program / customer interface and communications to assure clarity and confidence for all projects, actions, and deliverables.
• Function as the primary technical interface for materials and process-related issues for specific programs, and the ability to engage other technical materials and process experts for problem solving where assistance may be needed.
• Provide technical expertise to support Aero special process teams and team activities, including supplier technical process audits and technical problem solving.
• Deploy technical expertise in generation, review and maintenance of site, Aero, and industry specifications.
• Determine root cause and appropriate corrective actions for special process audit findings and other non-conformances.
• Perform failure analysis, determine root cause and appropriate corrective actions, and implement corrective actions, including application of six sigma tools.
• Provide technical support and leadership of special projects related to materials obsolescence, product / process improvement, technology development, etc.
• Perform trade studies to evaluate suitability, reliability, and failure characteristics of materials and assemblies.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Applied Science, or Science.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience working in materials and process design and applications roles.
• Preferred Master’s degree or other advanced degree.
• Experience with materials and process design and applications roles supporting aerospace hardware.
• Direct experience with electronics processes (e.g., printed boards, printed board assembly, conformal coating, cable and wire harness assembly).
• Direct experience with other materials and processes used in electronic box assembly (e.g., adhesives, elastomers, sealants, molding, potting, bonding, painting, torquing of threaded fasteners, mechanical assembly).
• Direct experience with industry, military, and aerospace specifications.
• Direct experience in auditing systems, processes, and procedures.
• Direct experience in project leadership and achieving results through use of influence, negotiation, and persuasion.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools, processes, and methodologies including RCCA.
• Strong focus on task completion and exceeding expectations.
• Strong focus on problem solving.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Strong communication skills to enable interface with programs and their customers.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and with respect to generating reports, charts, graphs, etc.
• Able to work as task leader.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Able to quickly assimilate new concepts and information.
• Able to multi-task work assignments.
• Able to work in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal work direction.
• Able to make timely decisions even in the face of complexity.

Benefits

• Employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts.
• EAP, and Educational Assistance.
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave).
• 12 Paid Holidays.