Process Development Team Lead

Job Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that enable and sustain world class composite manufacturing technical competency and proficiency of the Research and Technology organization as needed to meet company goals.
• Supervise a team of engineers, providing technical and project management guidance.
• Flow down annual objectives and manage the objective tracking and periodic reviews of performance for the team.
• Provide supervisors with input for engineering/technical project updates and communication as needed by internal and external customers.
• Lead/support the introduction of new composite processes and methods, products, and technologies.
• Lead/support the identification and procurement of new injection/infusion tooling and equipment.
• Execute current IRAD and customer-funded projects in addition to building/improving upon existing injection/infusion methods such as RTM, VARTM, carbonization and graphitization, etc. and tooling/equipment to improve AEC’s core technology.
• Support and lead as necessary to the material characterization of AEC’s unique technologies through fabrication and testing of elements and sub-components.
• Stay abreast of industry trends in technology development and best practices and participate in relevant industry events.

Qualifications/Characteristics

• Knowledge: 7+ years’ experience in composite engineering (advanced degree can be substituted for years of experience). Bachelor’s degree in engineering (degrees in Mechanical or Civil Engineering are preferred), advanced degree is considered a strong plus. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for polymer matrix composites. Relevant experience in aerospace materials and structures including injection and infusion methods. Strong engineering design and mechanical skills particularly in tool design. Knowledge of composite materials mechanical behavior is considered a strong plus.
• Skills: Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams in research or development activities. Experience with CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, etc.). MSOffice proficient. Project Management. Excellent written and oral communication.
• Abilities: Proven problem-solving skills in teamwork setting. Willingness to learn. Willingness to perform “hands-on” work in a dynamic setting. Action Oriented; Results Driven; Strong Decision-making and Customer Focus. Attention to detail.