Composite Materials Engineer Apply chemistry, physics, and material science to develop and qualify composite materials and processing methods. Provide technical evaluation and material and process support to composite part fabrication. Perform root-cause investigations and implement corrective & preventive actions for material and process issues. Create and execute test plans, write reports and input to specifications for materials, tools, and processes. Qualify and approve equipment, materials and processes. Guide material testing in the Materials & Processes Laboratory. Coordinate with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement. Travel to suppliers as needed. Integrate new technologies and promote standardization across product lines. Manage test/audit programs, ensure regulatory and contractual compliance, and incorporate EHS, LEAN, and Quality principles into your work. This role is full-time 2nd shift and is expected to be 100% onsite.
Basic Qualifications:
(Skills/Experience): Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science. Willingness to work 2nd shift.
Preferred Qualifications:
(Skills/Experience): 1+ years working with composites, elastomers, and associated processing techniques (Level 2 or 3 applies based on years of experience). Hands-on lab experience with polymer chemistry analytical techniques. Familiarity with materials such as epoxy, cyanate ester, bismaleimide, urethane, polyimide, reinforcements, and adhesives. Experience with composite failure modes (structural and non-structural) and failure analysis. Experience in technical specifications, reports, and test plans. Comfortable reading engineering drawings and using Microsoft Office. Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations and briefings. Ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment.
