Materials And Process Engineer

About the Role

Applies advanced knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices and standards in materials and process engineering to evaluate technical and economic factors and recommend engineering and manufacturing actions for attainment of design objectives of processes or products in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity requiring judgment and ingenuity to modify procedures and approaches within current policies and practices related to applications of materials, equipment, or processes in the manufacturing, rework, and repair of aerospace products.
• Reviews plans for new product and factors such as strength, weight, and cost to submit material selection recommendations ensuring attainment of design objectives.
• Confers with producers of materials such as metals, ceramics, or polymers during investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications.
• Assists in planning and implementing laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfill product cost and performance standards.
• Develops or uses computer software and hardware to conduct tests on chemicals, fuels, and processes.
• Monitors and assists in directing and controlling operational, functional, and performance phases of tests.
• Confers with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, and data interpretation.
• Reviews product failure data and interprets laboratory tests and analyses to establish or rule out material and process causes.
• Examines composite and metal material samples, components, and parts using nondestructive and destructive inspection technology to detect delaminations, internal abnormalities, impurities, and failure analysis of materials.
• Develops and writes technical specifications to control material properties and manufacturing or repair processes.
• Specifies procedures for cutting, shaping, and otherwise preparing the basic material considering product specifications, economic, and producibility factors.
• Performs other duties as required, including assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

Requirements

• Minimum 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. A combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement if applicable.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer Certificate.
• 6 years of related experience and/or training.

Skills

• Communicates effectively using electronic media and in written and verbal forms.
• Makes telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and makes formal presentations to small or large groups.
• Operates standard office equipment and demonstrates competence in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.