Sr Materials Specialist

Textron • Wilmington, MA

14h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Sr Materials Specialist with at least 5 years of hands-on experience to join our highly skilled team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assembling mechanical components, subassemblies, and systems, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong aptitude for working with tools, blueprints, and technical specifications.
About This Role:
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
• Perform composite fabrication processes including vacuum bagging, wet layups, bonding, potting, injecting, prepreg handling, resin system preparation, and infusion.
• Operate and maintain autoclaves, ovens, and presses for composite curing according to established procedures.
• Set up and monitor vacuum pumps and related equipment during composite processing.
• Assist engineering with developing and refining work instructions for composite manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks, process documentation, and records for traceability and IRAD (Internal Research and Development) projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to support prototype builds and production schedules.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of composite materials to maintain integrity and performance.
• Follow all safety protocols and company policies when working with chemicals, resins, and high-temperature equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for composite processes and tooling.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years working with composite materials in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; advanced technical training or certification in composites preferred.
• Strong knowledge of composite materials (e.g., carbon fiber, fiberglass, prepregs) and their properties.
• Hands-on experience with vacuum bagging, wet layups, prepreg processing, and resin systems.
• Ability to operate and maintain autoclaves, ovens, and presses for composite curing.
• Familiarity with vacuum pumps and related equipment.
• Understanding of engineering work instructions and ability to assist in their development.
• Skilled in record keeping, maintaining lab notebooks, and supporting IRAD projects.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand tools and specialized composite equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow precise processes.
• Team-oriented with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hydraulic systems, pneumatic and hand tooling.
• Experience with hazardous material handling and storage.
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, CAD for assembly instructions.
• Previous experience in, aerospace, automotive, or electronics.

Responsibilities

• Perform composite fabrication processes including vacuum bagging, wet layups, bonding, potting, injecting, prepreg handling, resin system preparation, and infusion.
• Operate and maintain autoclaves, ovens, and presses for composite curing according to established procedures.
• Set up and monitor vacuum pumps and related equipment during composite processing.
• Assist engineering with developing and refining work instructions for composite manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks, process documentation, and records for traceability and IRAD (Internal Research and Development) projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to support prototype builds and production schedules.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of composite materials to maintain integrity and performance.
• Follow all safety protocols and company policies when working with chemicals, resins, and high-temperature equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for composite processes and tooling.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time and 80 hours of holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee’s. Receive up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year.
• Dress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program.
• Future Savings: Receive a company contribution to your 401k up to 9%25 of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save.
• Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!
• Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED