Materials and Process Engineer

V2X•Indianapolis, IN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

V2X Aerospace Solutions is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer with a chemistry background to support the manufacture and repair of defense electrical systems. The engineer will develop technical solutions to complex problems using ingenuity and creativity, supporting process development, hands-on chemical and materials testing and troubleshooting, materials and component failure analysis, painting and metal finishing operations, and parts obsolescence resolution. The position supports multiple projects in a collaborative team environment and is on-site daily.

Requirements

0–2 years of full-time engineering experience.
Experience writing and editing technical documents.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings to understand basic assembly functionality and troubleshoot test failures related to materials and processes.
Ability to understand and perform product quality tests using industry-standard test methods and procedures.
Experience using basic diagnostic tools, such as multimeters, pH meters, hardness testers, UV/Vis spectrophotometers, FTIR, and X-ray equipment.
Laboratory experience using standard techniques, including sample preparation, titrations, wet chemistry, weighing, pipetting, and making dilutions.
Ability to understand material technical data sheets and safety data sheets.
Ability to manage multiple unrelated tasks in an organized manner.
Basic MS Office skills, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Materials Science or Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the defense or aerospace industries.
Knowledge of configuration management processes.
Experience developing and maintaining Engineering Technical Data Packages.
Experience developing test procedures and manufacturing routings.
Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP); SAP preferred.
Knowledge of and experience using Access databases.
Knowledge of environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

Answer technical questions related to materials and chemical processes.
Understand the handling and hazards of common workplace chemicals; perform job hazard analyses for chemical use and communicate findings to engineering and manufacturing personnel.
Work with engineers and manufacturing personnel to address parts and materials issues.
Develop and perform materials and component tests to determine failure modes, effects, and consequences; develop solutions and recommendations addressing failures, manufacturability, and materials issues.
Use analytical test equipment to perform testing as required.
Document product testing, failures, and investigations using photographic methods.
Develop manufacturing procedures to assist technicians with product processing.
Integrate new technology into existing manufacturing processes to improve performance and reduce costs.