Lead Materials & Process Engineer
About The Position
Own the technical strategy for materials selection, material qualification, and manufacturing process development. Lead development and optimization of materials and processes to meet product performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule requirements. Partner with Design Engineering to select materials and processes appropriate for product requirements and operating environments. Own material and process specifications, requirements, standards, design allowables and acceptance criteria. Lead material and process qualification, validation, and change-control activities. Lead root-cause investigations and failure analysis involving materials, manufacturing processes, and product performance. Provide technical leadership in resolving complex manufacturing and production issues. Develop and implement process controls to improve consistency, capability, yield, and reliability. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and other engineering functions to resolve cross-functional technical challenges. Establish technical direction and provide mentorship to engineers and other technical personnel.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of materials science, material properties, material selection, and material degradation mechanisms.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing and process-development principles.
- Experience developing, optimizing, qualifying, and controlling manufacturing processes.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, process specifications, and technical standards.
- Experience with root-cause analysis, failure analysis, and structured problem-solving.
- Experience designing and executing engineering experiments, process trials, and qualification programs.
- Ability to analyze technical data and translate results into clear engineering decisions and recommendations.
- Working knowledge of statistical methods, process capability, variation analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Understanding quality systems, engineering change control, and manufacturing process controls.
- Ability to assess technical risk and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Nice To Haves
- Materials & Process Expertise Metal Additive Manufacturing
- Cryoforming Metals and alloys
- Coatings and surface treatments
- Adhesives and bonding
- Machining
- Casting and forging
- Welding and joining
- Heat treatment
- Surface finishing and cleaning
- Materials characterization and mechanical testing
- Experience in high-growth, startup, or technically complex environments
- Applied background in Aerospace
Responsibilities
- Own the technical strategy for materials selection, material qualification, and manufacturing process development.
- Lead development and optimization of materials and processes to meet product performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule requirements.
- Partner with Design Engineering to select materials and processes appropriate for product requirements and operating environments.
- Own material and process specifications, requirements, standards, design allowables and acceptance criteria.
- Lead material and process qualification, validation, and change-control activities.
- Lead root-cause investigations and failure analysis involving materials, manufacturing processes, and product performance.
- Provide technical leadership in resolving complex manufacturing and production issues.
- Develop and implement process controls to improve consistency, capability, yield, and reliability.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and other engineering functions to resolve cross-functional technical challenges.
- Establish technical direction and provide mentorship to engineers and other technical personnel.
Benefits
- Equity plan participation
- 401(k) plan that includes competitive company matching
- professional development stipend
- Flexible Time Off (PTO)
- holiday breaks
- two week long company winter breaks
- paid leave to support a family member, bond with a new child, or manage your own health needs
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Coverage for dependents
- HSA
- basic life and long-term disability insurance
- options to add extra coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
