Composite Materials and Process Engineer III

Job#: 3052044

Job Description:
Composite Materials and Process Engineer III

Location: Bertram, Texas (Onsite 5 days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent/Direct Hire

Salary Range: $120-130k

Role Overview

The Composite Materials and Process Engineer III will apply broad technical knowledge and experience to support design, manufacturing, testing, and R&D projects. The candidate will serve as an experienced materials engineering professional with a focus on carbon fiber composites and nonmetallic materials. This role is integral to the advanced materials department, a team of engineers and technicians that serves as a focal point for material-related support for the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and select composite materials and processes for structural applications on existing or new designs.
• Design, lead, and perform related material testing and evaluations, such as microscopy, failure analysis, thermal analysis techniques, and mechanical testing.
• Execute characterization and allowable campaigns.
• Develop, implement, and maintain materials and processes technical specifications.
• Drive statistically driven experimental design and process improvement campaigns.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing and design teams in the areas of non-metallic material and processes selection, optimization, qualification, and inspection.
• Lead or support material failure analysis and root cause corrective actions (RCCA).
• Define or refine materials technology roadmaps and partner with internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Provide consulting and support for unplanned critical needs while maintaining focus on quality, reliability, performance, and cost.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other materials engineering employees and mentor junior staff.
• Represent the company on various industry task groups related to materials and manufacturing (e.g., AMS, ASM, Nadcap, SAMPE).
• Develop and implement improved process control using test and NDE results as a feedback loop.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering/Science role.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in polymeric materials research, testing, or manufacturing.

Technical Skills:

• Broad technical understanding of several composite material processes and operations, including out-of-autoclave processes, composites, polymer joining, and surface engineering for aerospace applications.
• Experience coordinating and conducting laboratory work and data analysis to drive technical materials engineering decisions.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees in Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, with an emphasis on Composite materials.
• 7+ years of experience in carbon fiber composite materials research, testing, processes, or manufacturing.
• Direct experience in carbon fiber prepreg systems.
• Prior knowledge of structural composite characterization, testing standards, and processing.
• Expertise in material testing (Mechanical, thermal, microscopy, NDE, failure mode & root cause analysis), data analysis, and technical writing.
• Experience working with industry standards, such as ASTM, ASM, NASA, and ISO.
• In-depth knowledge of materials process technologies and their impact on material behavior and product performance.

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