Principal Materials and Process Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Materials & Processes Engineer to provide support in composites, structural adhesives, and other organic materials used in nacelle applications. In this role, you will lead the development, approval, and continuous improvement of materials and process specifications, serve as a primary M&P technical authority to program design teams, and resolve complex issues raised by Operations and suppliers. You will guide material catalog strategy, oversee and approve special process supplier qualifications, and influence cross-functional decisions through advanced problem-solving, mentorship, and strategic technical direction.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
- Experience independently leading complex engineering tasks and customer-facing activities.
- Technical writing skills (specifications and reports).
Nice To Haves
- Breadth of experience across multiple aerospace programs or products.
- Experience with SAP and Teamcenter.
- Background in ACE, Lean, or Six Sigma.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate highly complex concepts.
Responsibilities
- Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity, exercising latitude in technical decision-making.
- Apply extensive technical expertise and detailed knowledge of related disciplines; guide the successful completion of major program engineering efforts.
- Create, maintain, and approve materials and process specifications involving composites, adhesives, prepregs, and aerospace materials.
- Lead complex investigations of process failures and quality issues; drive real-time root cause resolution.
- Develop and use analysis methods to establish qualifications, certification, and acceptance material property values.
- Ensure compliance with Collins M&P specifications, test methods, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.
- Serve as the prime technical contact; engage senior personnel on significant technical matters.
- Lead and approve special-process supplier qualifications, audits, and supplier capability development.
- Lead technical teams and mentor engineers across the organization.
- Review and approve engineering documents, specifications, reports, and material notes prepared by others.
- Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
