Engineer, Metallic Materials & Processes

About the Role

The successful candidate will join the Materials and Processes department. This department advises on material selection and associated best practices, properties and allowables. They also author governing documents, test documents, and specifications related to materials and processes to be consumed in the design, fabrication, assembly, inspection and repair of Otto aircraft. Additionally, the department interfaces with manufacturing suppliers, ensuring all efforts related to materials and processes conform to Otto prescribed requirements.

What You'll Do

• Provide guidance on matters relating to metallic materials and process to the Design and Manufacturing teams during product development and operation including fasteners and hardware.
• Provide guidance to the Design team regarding metallic material corrosion protection, heat treatment, coatings and finishes.
• Author materials and process specifications, test plans and reports.
• Support multi-disciplinary configuration development and trade studies.
• Review engineering definition for release in the product lifecycle system (PLM).

Who You Are

• Education: B.S. in Material Science, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience: 3-5+ years of aircraft metallic M&P experience (or 2+ with M.S.)
• Knowledge of industry standard materials and processes for metallic (required) and non-metallic (a plus) materials.
• Knowledge of metallic material fabrication techniques, such as machining, welding and sheetmetal forming

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed and value-based decisions for the project.
• Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers.
• Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges.
• Self-Motivation: Exude highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish.
• Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal.
• Strong Business Communication: Use the right language, tone and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations and other forms and channels of communication.
• Ability to work with domestic/international supplies/partners effectively

Where You'll Be

This role will travel 20-25% to our temporary facility at Meacham Airport in Ft Worth, TX and will transition to the permanent headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida upon facility readiness (3-12 months).

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) opportunities
• Paid short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability and additional term life
• 15 paid days off
• 13 paid company holidays
• Paid sick leave

Benefits

Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our hiring process. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We believe that a diverse team brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and greater success.