Materials and Process Design Engineer
About The Position
The Materials and Process Design Engineer evaluates and identifies materials and processes based on program specifications, design requirements, and performance requirements. As part of an integrated team, the engineer selects and approves materials, substrate finishes, adhesives, and build processes for new and emerging programs. The role also leads supplier material troubleshooting and leads or collaborates on analyses and reporting that document technical positions involving alternate materials, obsolescence, and failure analyses. This is an onsite, U.S.-based position in McKinney, Texas. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The salary range is $68,900–$131,100. Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, an employee assistance program, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Incentive compensation may also be available, depending on position level and other factors.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 4 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience with mechanical assembly and technical datasheets.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Experience leading technical teams or serving as a technical lead in a rapid manufacturing environment.
- In-depth knowledge of material characteristics, material applications, material selection, and material design selection.
- Highly developed interpersonal, leadership, teaming, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interact significantly with internal and external customers.
- Strong communication skills and assertiveness.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute projects or programs to successful completion.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree and/or a B.S. or master's degree in Materials and Processing, Mechanical Assembly and Design Engineering, and/or Chemical Processing Engineering.
- Experience with composites, polymers, environmental coatings, and processing.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Design of Experiment (DOE) troubleshooting skills.
- Proficiency presenting technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Superior multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills using data-driven approaches.
- Experience with material testing in an analytical laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and identify materials and processes based on program specifications, design requirements, and performance requirements.
- Work as part of an integrated team to select and approve materials, substrate finishes, adhesives, and build processes for new and emerging programs.
- Lead supplier material troubleshooting issues.
- Lead or collaborate on analyses and reporting that document technical positions for alternate materials, obsolescence, and failure analyses.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and other factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
