Principal Composite Engineer

Technical Leadership in Aerospace:
Principal Composites Engineer
Hours: Monday - Friday
Pay Rate: $125,000 - $175,000 (Final compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific technical expertise.)
Location: Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
Experience: 10+ years of composite manufacturing experience (8+ years with an M.S. degree), with a heavy emphasis on hands-on shop-floor involvement. At least 8+ years of experience within the Aerospace and Defense sector.
Pride Staff, a national recruiting firm, has been engaged by a confidential industry leader in Dayton, OH, to find a Senior Staff or Principal Composites Engineer. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role designed for a technical expert who thrives on taking complex composite structures from initial concept to full-scale production.

As a subject matter expert, you will bridge the gap between design and manufacturing, serving as a mentor to the engineering team while driving innovation in aerospace and defense programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Mastery: Develop, validate, and optimize advanced manufacturing processes, including layup, curing, bonding, and machining.
• Technical Oversight: Review and approve composite designs and structural analyses to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Problem Solving: Lead complex root-cause analyses for material or part failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Material Innovation: Evaluate and qualify new composite materials and adhesives to improve performance, cost, and throughput.
• Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and program management to integrate materials and processes (M&P) requirements into every build.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of composite manufacturing experience (8+ years with an M.S. degree), with a heavy emphasis on hands-on shop-floor involvement.
• Industry Focus: At least 8 years specifically within the Aerospace & Defense sector.
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of composite fabrication, structural bonding, and statistical design allowables.
• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Compliance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Travel: Willingness to travel 10-15% as needed.

Why Apply?

This "In-Person" role offers the chance to be a primary technical voice in a growing organization. You'll enjoy competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO.

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