Materials & Process Engineer
About The Position
About magniX: Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, magniX is a pioneer in electric propulsion and battery technology for the aerospace industry. We’re working to revolutionize how the world connects by transforming the way aircraft are powered. magniX has been at the leading edge of electric propulsion innovation for almost 20 years, and has successfully demonstrated our technology in flight. We are now on the path to take our proven technology and innovative products to market. Join us to be part of a passionate team that is ushering in a new era of aviation. About the role: The Materials and Process Engineer supports the design and development of our aerospace Electric Powertrain components and establishes/improves production standards for the company. The role involves performing selection and validation of metallic and non-metallic materials, participating in qualification test programs, and leading the development of company-wide production processes to meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, cutting-edge company and take part in all phases of technology development and product lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or greater in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in a highly regulated industry (aerospace preferred).
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with FAA certification requirements.
- Familiarity with integrated product development, certification, and quality control standards (ISO/IEC; 9001 AS9100).
- Familiarity with standard methods for testing mechanical properties (including fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture) of metallic and soft materials.
- Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis (e.g. MMPDS, CMH-17).
- Familiarity with production, test, and material qualification of aerospace composites such as; epoxy resins, bismaleimides, polyimides, layup and filament winding constructions, etc.
- Experience related to sourcing, analyzing, manufacturing, and testing aerospace-grade materials such as forged and billet Al, Ti, stainless steel, etc.
- Experience with statistical analysis methods and related tools, particularly for the generation of design allowables.
Responsibilities
- Lead the effort with cross-functional teams to establish, document, and improve internal Materials and Process specifications.
- Provide M&P direction and guidance to design and manufacturing engineers on metallic and non-metallic parts, including selection, heat treating, non-destructive inspections, coatings, bonding, cleaning, and other production processes.
- Create test plans and procedures for materials, processes, and qualifications.
- Ensure M&P design requirements are met through the development and implementation of part designs, drawings, and manufacturing controls.
- Collaborate with other departments through the whole life cycle of the product.
- Collaborate with suppliers on establishing qualifications to relevant specifications, including magniX, regulatory, and industry standards.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
- 4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
- 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
- Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
- Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
