R & D Aerospace Material Scientist

About the role

The R&D Aerospace Material Engineer is responsible for test method design and implementation, conducting design of experiments, interpretation of data, drawing conclusions, and preparing final test reports related to polymer testing in the Material Laboratory using a variety of innovative laboratory equipment. The Engineer will also work with aerospace manufacturing facilities to harmonize processes and test reports, as well as audit the facilities to increase efficiency and reliability. This position joins a high-functioning team supporting the Aerospace market. A strong understanding of scientific methods, communication, and problem-solving skills are key.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage multiple projects concurrently, including creating and maintaining timelines, ensuring projects adhere to customer requirements, and communicating results to customers.
• Design tests that align with material development for characterizing polymers’ physical and thermal properties.
• Design and perform data analysis.
• Prepare, develop, implement, and interpret test requirements as defined in ASTM, customer, and other industry standard specifications.
• Perform benchmarking operations with other laboratories to verify the lab’s competency and retain accreditation.
• Write technical reports and presentations.
• Follow procedures and perform duties in compliance with lab accreditation requirements (ISO 17025).
• Create and perform benchmarking operations with TSS aerospace manufacturing locations to ensure adequate testing.
• Harmonize processes, test reports, and other opportunities for alignment with TSS aerospace manufacturing locations.
• Audit Aerospace manufacturing site’s internal laboratories to increase efficiency and reliability, identifying opportunities for improvement and risks to the business.
• Expand the current Material Laboratory’s scope of accreditation to include additional tests as needed by the Aerospace market segment.
• Analyze material properties to identify consolidation opportunities within the TSS portfolio.
• Manage the aerospace Qualified Material List with all Trelleborg sites providing parts for aerospace.
• Remain free from undue internal influence and external pressures that may adversely affect work quality.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement, Preventative Action, and Corrective Action programs related to testing, report writing, and the ISO 17025 lab management system.
• Maintain general upkeep of the laboratory.
• Comply with quality, safety, environmental, and customer-mandated procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a scientific field (Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Forensic Science, or similar).
• Lab experience required.
• ISO familiarity required.
• Auditing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Technical writing skills required.
• Experience with 5S practices a plus.
• Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

Skills

• Strong mechanical and technical capability.
• Time management skills to meet targeted completion dates.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task and manage projects.
• Attention to detail and accuracy with a “right the first time” attitude.
• Strong customer focus and understanding of total customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently while functioning well in a team environment.
• Positive, professional, can-do attitude.
• Skilled in verbal, written, and visual communication of technical content to diverse audiences, including international persons.