Prin. Materials & Process Engineer

Simmonds Precision•Vergennes, VT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate utilizes their personal experience, knowledge, and passion to drive to true root cause to answer the question “Why?”. Why did a product perform in a particular way? Why did a process achieve the results it did? Why did an existing design choose to implement the solution they did? The ideal candidate is a change agent – an advocate for continuous improvement – chooses to follow the “right” path rather than the “easy” path – is a senior member of the M&PE team – mentors less experienced group members, educates team members in other disciplines and is an avid learner – leads by example.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Chemical Engineering
At least 10+ years’ experience in aerospace or manufacturing industry related to Materials & Process or Chemical Engineering
Or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience.
Due to restrictions on access to certain technical data, all applicants to this position must fit the definition of “US Person”.
Due to direct product contact, this position is expected to be an on-site role in Vergennes, VT.
Must have proven written and spoken communication skills.
Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization as well as suppliers and customers.
Must be proficient with interpreting customer, industry, and internal specifications and drawings to determine product and process compliance.
Direct experience in a wide range of materials subjects and must show expertise in at least 2-3 of the following subjects: 1. Metals – primary processes and material selection, corrosion mechanisms and prevention 2. Finishes – metallurgical and chemical processes 3. Organic Coatings – corrosion protective and cosmetic 4. Metallurgical Joining – mechanical soldering, torch/dip/induction brazing, TIG/e-beam/laser welding 5. Plastics/Elastomers – high-performance engineering polymers, injection molded reinforced thermoplastics, elastomers and synthetic rubbers 6. Adhesives/Sealants – structural adhesives, environmentally protective potting and encapsulation, elastomeric sealants 7. Electronic Materials/Assemblies – assembly and joining methods and materials, environmental protection, environmental effects on electronics and electronic materials 8. Failure Analysis – non-destructive methods, interpretation of microsections and analytical results, formal root cause determination and corrective action recommendation, coordination of outside services/labs and expert resources 9. Product/Process Environmental Compliance – obsolescence replacement validation/qualification, product design/manufacturing process analysis

Responsibilities

Support initiatives to identify and develop new or improved materials, processes, fabrication, and assembly techniques for new product design and manufacturing.
Collaborate with internal customers to define production issues.
Utilize failure analysis equipment (optical microscope, XRF, SEM, X-ray, FTIR) to determine root cause.
Work with technical leads to understand customer and contractual requirements and supplier quality to implement solutions aligning with industry standards and practices.
Review product against drawing specifications and determine if components meet requirements.
Organize tasks and be a self-starter.
Work productively within a team environment.
Maintain responsibility and accountability for tasks/projects.
Delivers engineered solutions in the form of presentations, white papers, and formal peer reviewed reports to design engineering.
Supports manufacturing operations, quality functions, and supply chain as a subject matter expert providing critical input as required to meet overall business objectives.
Participates as M&PE representative on Change Control Boards, Design Reviews, and Report and Procedure peer reviews.
Ensures compliance with global environmental regulations.