Materials & Process Engineering - Tech Spec III (Sealants, Adhesives, Coatings)

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The M&P Engineering Non-metallics/Composites team is seeking a self-motivated individual with a strong background in aerospace manufacturing or a related field, with specialization in sealants, adhesives, polymers, coatings and metal/composite-bonding of aircraft structures (primary and secondary). This role involves working on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development. The position requires the ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge, and to lead the development of innovative principles and ideas. The individual will act independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements, working under consultative direction and using independent judgment to accomplish objectives. They will also develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities and conceive and plan investigations of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program.

Requirements

BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree.
Extensive experience with a variety of aerospace sealants, adhesives, polymers, coatings systems and relevant discrepancies (Material Review Board / MRB).
Deep knowledge of epoxy chemistry, polymer science, surface preparation techniques, and non-destructive inspection (NDI) of bonded joints.
Experience with performing evaluation, testing and selection of sealants for environmental, aerodynamics and fuel sealing applications.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with manufacturers / suppliers to achieve program and company goals.
Experience with Root Cause Analysis (both on field and in production environment) of aerospace sealants, adhesives, polymers, coatings systems (especially for bonding and coating failures).
Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification requirements and environmental regulations (REACH/RoHS/OSHA).
Proven knowledge of working with MIL-STD, AMS, ASTM, CMH-17 industry standards.
Aptitude for continuous improvement initiatives as it relates to the manufacturing and assembly of metallic/non-metallic/composite aircraft structure.
Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment.
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
13 yrs specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors.
Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Additional advanced degree(s) in a related field preferred, but not required.
Involvement with SAE (G-9, G-8 Qualified Products Group) is a plus.
Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope.
Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities.
Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge.
Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas.
Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements.
Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives.
Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program.
Authoring test plans and test reports.
Revising M&P documentation (GAMPS, GMS/AML, GA Standards, etc.).
Interrogating 3D based designs for M&P requirements.
Reviewing M&P supplier specifications.
Project management (planning / initiation through execution / closure).
Mentoring junior and mid-level engineering talent.
Perform other duties as assigned.