Innovation and Development Engineer

Position

We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Engineer II, Innovation and Development role at our Renton location.

Engineer I, Innovation and Development.

Location(s): Renton, WA

Job Type: Full-time – Exempt

$91,500 - $110,000

• Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
• Dental, Vision, Prescription
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-sponsored 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• 8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
• 15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time.

The Innovation and Development Engineer I will be responsible for supporting individual material and process development projects related to developing new composite products for various aerospace applications, encompassing conceptual design, process technology development, and validation testing in customer applications. The Development Engineer I applies research and advanced analytical methods, along with appropriate testing and proficient engineering or scientific experience, to solve complex technical problems, develop or evaluate new products and technologies, and improve the reliability of existing products in production.

• Participate in project teams as assigned to design, model, analyze, fabricate new product designs prototypes in a thorough and timely manner
• Evaluate composite materials manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
• Investigate engineering considerations, perform advanced analysis, and make appropriate conclusions and recommendations to meet business objectives and customer needs
• Plan and conduct designed experiments to define optimal material process. Perform statistical analysis of the results. Provide reports to the team and management
• Support pilot‑scale production of new composite products and components and document the process via standards and or work instructions
• Work closely with and guide technicians through the process development, prototype fabrication, testing, and documentation
• Apply continuous learning to stay abreast of composite technology trends. Share new knowledge with peers
• Evaluate and adopt the latest in new methods, materials, and other technologies and research when applicable
• Keep abreast of new developments in assigned products and technical specialties, engineering tools, and analysis methods

• Experience in material process development with emphasis on manufacturing scale‑up to enable launch of commercially successful products
• Ability to coach lower-level technical personnel
• 1-3 years of experience with thermoset and thermoplastics composites
• Experience with multiple material systems is required
• Strong scientific and mathematical analytical aptitude
• Knowledge of GD&T dimensioning and inspection methods
• Exceptional organization, time management, and multi‑tasking skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in the leader capacity for a small team capacity, including the remote team members, to deliver and communicate results on assigned projects
• Understanding of the many various types of composites technology, knowledge of more than one material systems
• Experience with FEA analysis (structural or thermal) using FEMAP, Nastran, Abaqus, Hyperworks
• Background in mechanical testing and NDI
• Understanding of the application of a broader set of composite materials, their properties, temperature capability, and manufacturing and use limitations
• Knowledge and experience with the application of statistical tools and LEAN

Master of Science in Materials, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 1–2 years’ experience or Bachelor of Science with 3–5 years of relevant experience.

• Proficiency in complex mold design and analysis using Solid Works
• Must have experience using Solid Works Simulation Packages or similar programs
• Knowledge of topology…