R&D Materials & Process (M&P) Engineer

STENA

20h

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on, cross-functional R&D Materials & Process Engineer focused in composite materials to join our Advanced Technology team, supporting new development projects. The role is ideal for an early career professional with a passion for material innovation and testing, rapid prototyping, and getting ideas into real-world hardware. You will work across materials and testing research, process and specification development and manufacturing development to accelerate new composite technologies. You will collaborate with various internal functional groups and outside entities, such as research institutions and suppliers. The R&D M&P Engineer should be self-driven, ready to learn, resourceful and highly collaborative. An ability to be organized and manage multiple tasks and projects within time constraints is required. At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future. A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
0 - 7 years’ experience in materials or a related engineering field
Experience in material testing (physical, chemical and/or mechanical)
Familiarity with composite fabrication techniques
Desire to work hands-on in lab and pilot manufacturing environments
This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Nice To Haves

Background in prototyping, testing and/or other R&D Environments
Familiarity with material testing equipment and tools (MATLAB or similar is a plus)
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Hands-on mindset and eager to experiment
Effective communicator across engineering, manufacturing and sourcing teams
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Creative, adaptable and proactive in finding solutions

Responsibilities

Manage stream of materials or parts for testing and analysis across internal and external sites and suppliers
Evaluate new Materials screening and testing
Where applicable, develop new process capability and specifications and roll out to internal team and/or customers
Ensure new material and/or process compliance with internal specifications and industry standards
Provide recommendations for material or process adjustments based on performance deviations and end-use requirements
Support internal R&D projects and/or early-stage application of new materials with part fabrication and test development.
Composite part development to support material use cases
Strategy development of application for advanced material use cases