Expert Service High Temperature Project Engineer

About the role

This senior engineering position collaborates, scopes, directs, and grows the Toray Advanced Composites (TAC) high temperature thermoset (HT-TS) resin portfolio, applications, testing capability, and customer support. This engineer in conjunction with the HTPEM will have global interaction and require close coordination with TAC-Europe, Toray CMA division and Toray Japan technical sites for meeting HT-TS objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HTPEM and lead HT-TS projects to support product development, sales opportunities, budgeting, scheduling and realize economic benefits for new materials, new markets, and new applications
• Work collaboratively with all related functions including Customers, Sales, Manufacturing, Maintenance/Facilities, Process Engineering, Process Technology, Quality Assurance, R&D and Shipping to achieve the company’s objectives
• Application Development (AD): test panel consolidation and testing infrastructure at TAC sites to support the HT-TS materials testing, production, troubleshooting, and trial parts fabrication
• Promote cross functional teamwork and act as a role model for productive, responsible behavior from all employees
• Record, analyze and report composite material results and project metrics in compliance with testing standards with truth and accuracy
• Work with cross functional team to understand clear objectives and expectations for development projects
• Contribute to IP, SOPs, JSAs and Management of Change (MOC)
• Assess part manufacturing technologies, equipment, and contractors for TAC material suitability as part of material product development projects (i.e., part producibility)
• Evaluate methods and materials that will allow customers to maximize their performance when using Toray materials
• Support investigations, resolve material non-conformances and customer issues related to new product introductions as output of projects
• Participating in customer site projects, technical service/sales calls, industry trade shows, and visits by customers at Toray
• Use DOE methodology, data and statistical methods to prove equivalency and substantiate change/improvements. Lean & Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Support targeted projects at Toray or customer which may include defining and documenting product and processing parameters, capability, and applications
• Travel as required to support customer needs and representation of Toray at industry related conferences with up to 25% travel potentially

Requirements

• 7+ years HT-TS engineering experience – Advanced degree preferred (MS, or PhD)
• Past proven material development/test, project management and leadership experience a must
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations and decision making
• Expertise in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and statistical software (Minitab or JMP)
• Effective written and verbal communicator; represent and champion the interests of TAC in internal and external engagements
• Familiar with FAA/FAR and CMH-17 guidance, statistical tools, and qualification protocols

Qualifications

• Expertise in materials, materials testing, cost accounting, part fabrication technology, industry adoption experience and project management methods
• Strong ability for cross-functional problem solving to lead and guide HT-TS material products to production sales market
• Proven track record of subject matter expertise, technical know-how

Skills

• Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and statistical software (Minitab or JMP)
• Statistical tools, qualification protocols
• DOE methodology, data and statistical methods
• Lean & Six Sigma certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• FSA/HSA Plans Available
• Paid Holidays
• Gym Membership
• Tuition Reimbursements
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Engagement Events
• Referral Bonus Program
• Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave & Paid Family Leave

Pay

$100k-$160k DOE

Schedule

N/A