Materials and Process (M&P) Manager

About the role

ST Engineering MRAS is seeking a Materials & Process (M&P) Manager to lead a team of engineers who support both production composite/materials engineering and R&D / demonstrator development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Materials & Process Engineers supporting both production programs and R&D / demonstrator development.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and coach new engineers, fostering technical growth and cross-functional collaboration.
• Prioritize workload across production support, qualification/approval tasks, R&D projects, and demonstrator milestones.
• Develop clear objectives and maintain accountability for team performance, ensuring on-time delivery of engineering outputs and issue resolution.
• Oversee material and process engineering support for active production, including composite materials, adhesives, coatings, and metallic processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide direction on material approvals, deviations, MRB dispositions, and corrective actions.
• Drive process improvements to increase robustness, reduce variability, and support cost-out initiatives.
• Guide new material development projects, including testing, prototyping, and early application of advanced composite systems.
• Oversee specification development and rollout for new materials or processes, coordinating across engineering, quality, production, and suppliers.
• Direct development of composite prototype parts to support demonstrator builds and advanced material use cases.
• Support strategy creation for application of advanced materials and manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and external research partners.
• Ensure alignment between R&D efforts and production needs, including qualification pathways and manufacturing readiness.
• Maintain awareness of emerging materials, process technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks associated with new materials, process changes, and production disruptions.
• Oversee testing plans for new composite materials, process capability, and supplier qualification.
• Ensure robust documentation, traceability, and configuration control of material and process specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in materials engineering, composite engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• Experience with composite material systems, testing (physical, chemical, mechanical), and manufacturing processes.
• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred, including mentoring or managing engineering staff.
• Strong analytical skill set and familiarity with specification development and material qualification.
• Ability to integrate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present technical content to stakeholders.
• Hightly organized with strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Qualifications

• This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization.
• Desired Characteristics: Background in composite material development, prototyping, and test environments; experience in production support for composite or metallic materials and processes; strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in time-constrained environments; creative, adaptable, and proactive with a passion for advancing material technologies; effective communicator across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams; ability to work independently in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment; demonstrated ability to lead teams of 5–10 engineers; willingness to travel as required.

Benefits

At ST Engineering MRAS, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities. The estimated salary range for this role is $120,000 to $155,000 per year. ST Engineering MRAS considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package. ST Engineering MRAS Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from background and drug screenings. ST Engineering - MRAS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us .