Materials & Processes Engineer
About The Position
Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system. The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow! Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field required
- Minimum three (3) years of related experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
- Experience working with technicians
- Experience developing a Design of Experiments plan
- Experience running and analyzing data from analytical materials characterization equipment
- Technical knowledge in one or more of the areas of: metals, adhesives, composites, structural bonding
- Familiarity with 3D CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
- Familiarity with statistical software, including Minitab, JMP, or similar
- Knowledge of CMH-17, SAE, ASTM, and other standard bodies
- Proficiency in writing R&D work instructions and documentation of R&D work
- Proficiency MS Office Suite tools such as Word, Excel, Project & Visio
- Understanding of a “First Principles” approach to problem solving
- Proactive and efficient delivery of communication and follow-up
Nice To Haves
- Hands on experience with composite layup and bonding preferred
Responsibilities
- Support creation of material specifications and process specifications that support manufacturing & ensure quality
- Evaluate materials across the vehicle to satisfy design requirements
- Develop and execute test plans for metallics, composites and structural bonding, method development, materials characterization, allowable generation, and design validation
- Author test reports and other summaries to communicate information to the broader engineering team
- Participate in design reviews for hardware components/assemblies
- Provide M&P input on strategy, supplier selection, development, qualifications, and ongoing evaluations
- Support the manufacture of hardware both in-house and at suppliers
- Participate in industry working groups, standards bodies, and relevant technical conferences and symposia to maintain awareness of technology developments & regulatory trends across academia and industry
- May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Bonus as part of total compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
