Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Position Summary
Unlock Your Potential at the University of Dayton! The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge composite materials research and development projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Work will be performed at a customer location in the greater Dayton-Cincinnati region.

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The role involves activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by applying scientific and engineering methodologies. The work typically aims to demonstrate through tests or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept. The engineer impacts the quality of their own work and that of others, executing standard operational and technical tasks with some latitude to adapt to changing work situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• At least 8 years of composites experience with a comprehensive understanding of related activities involving materials, coatings, and processes
• Knowledge of composites engineering to support policy/strategy implementation
• Basic understanding of key business drivers
• Good understanding of team integration and contribution
• Experience in polymer matrix fabrication and bonding
• Experience serving as a principal investigator
• Active security clearance
• U.S. citizenship due to federal research contract requirements

For R4 level, candidates must meet all R3 qualifications plus:

• At least 12 years of composites experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized expertise in composites lay-up
• Supervisory experience
• Deep understanding of UDRI policies, procedures, and culture
• Autonomous thinking and action
• Excellent judgment
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to UD and UDRI's future
• Record of publications in the field
• Experience designing, performing, and analyzing composite tests
• Ability to promote inclusive excellence

Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing each qualification. The university is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Research Services

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