Materials and Process Engineer

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO INC • Torrance, CA

8d • $105,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50-year history of providing affordable helicopters for a wide range of applications. Robinson is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight. The Materials Engineer is a member of the engineering team who is responsible for materials aspects of engineering, manufacturing, and continued operations safety. This role is a hands-on role working closely with other engineers to ensure that material selection, processing, manufacturing, and maintenance allow our products meet customer needs, safety requirements, and quality expectations.

Requirements

• Research and test materials to determine their suitability for specific applications including mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and manufacturability.
• Advise on material selection for product design based on design requirements, performance specifications, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective production while maintaining product quality.
• Design test plans and conducting material testing evaluate suitability for specific applications.
• Investigate material or process-related failures and provide solutions to materials related problems.
• For issues within service aircraft, conducts investigations to determine root cause and proposes resolutions including design, process, material or specification changes.
• Prepare technical reports, material specifications, and process documentation to support product development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Stay up to date on new materials, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to improve materials and processes and enhance product performance.
• Implement engineering changes to existing designs to address field issues, manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence and qualification, and product improvements.
• Reviews, researches, and conducts analysis leading to disposition of Material Review Records (MRRs).
• Ensure issues which may affect flight safety are prioritized.
• Propose changes to reduce the occurrence MRRs.
• Validate that materials meet customer expectations, design objectives, and the requirements of 14 CFR Part 27.
• Interface with suppliers to identify solutions to problems, establish requirements, and ensure requirements are satisfied.
• Maintain a presence on the factory floor and repair station to ensure rapid engineering response to issues.
• Report project status, schedules, and risks.
• Develop processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the work.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in a related engineering field.
• Previous experience conducting Post Production, Product Support, and Manufacturing engineering activities.
• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or ODA Unit Member (UM).

Responsibilities

• Research and test materials to determine their suitability for specific applications including mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and manufacturability.
• Advise on material selection for product design based on design requirements, performance specifications, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective production while maintaining product quality.
• Design test plans and conducting material testing evaluate suitability for specific applications.
• Investigate material or process-related failures and provide solutions to materials related problems.
• For issues within service aircraft, conducts investigations to determine root cause and proposes resolutions including design, process, material or specification changes.
• Prepare technical reports, material specifications, and process documentation to support product development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Stay up to date on new materials, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to improve materials and processes and enhance product performance.
• Implement engineering changes to existing designs to address field issues, manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence and qualification, and product improvements.
• Reviews, researches, and conducts analysis leading to disposition of Material Review Records (MRRs).
• Ensure issues which may affect flight safety are prioritized.
• Propose changes to reduce the occurrence MRRs.
• Validate that materials meet customer expectations, design objectives, and the requirements of 14 CFR Part 27.
• Interface with suppliers to identify solutions to problems, establish requirements, and ensure requirements are satisfied.
• Maintain a presence on the factory floor and repair station to ensure rapid engineering response to issues.
• Report project status, schedules, and risks.
• Develop processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior