Title Materials Process Engineer

Materials Process Engineer

Location:

Taylorsville, NC, US, 28681

Business Unit:
Aerospace Structures

Function:
Operations

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

The Material & Process Engineer plays a pivotal role in maintaining, improving, and advancing Triumph Interiors’ core composite, film, scrim, and laminate technologies.

Acting as a direct shadow and designated successor to the Tech Fellow, the incumbent will undergo targeted technical development to ensure seamless knowledge transfer and future continuity of technical leadership. This individual will balance hands-on material and process engineering responsibilities with strategic product development, customer interface, and regulatory oversight across cover film laminate product lines.

• Maintain the Current Product Line:
  Manage component/material obsolescence, update technical documentation, and ensure ongoing regulatory/compliance alignment.
• Improve Current Product Line:
  Drive continuous process improvement, execute margin enhancement strategies, and optimize strategic material sourcing (films, scrims, adhesives, and coatings).
• Develop New Products:
  Research, design, and qualify next-generation materials and processes to satisfy emerging customer needs and penetrate new aerospace and aerospace adjacent markets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical Fellowship Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer (Shadow Role)
• Work in close alignment with the Tech Fellow to absorb institutional knowledge regarding R&D polymer chemistry, adhesive formulations, web handling, and advanced lamination/coating processes.
• Progressively take ownership of Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsibilities related to Fire Retardant Materials and Processes, FAA directives, and OEM standards.
• Develop standardized engineering design guides, material selection criteria, and best practices to preserve organizational knowledge and support future product development.
• Participate alongside the Tech Fellow in intellectual property (IP) reviews, supporting patent filings, maintenance, and technical documentation.
• Product Maintenance & Regulatory Compliance
• Manage material obsolescence and identify/qualify alternate raw materials (resins, films, fibers, adhesives) to prevent supply chain disruptions.
• Material risk assessments and long-term lifecycle planning for critical raw materials, including second source strategies and supply chain resilience.
• Ensure full compliance of technical data and components with regulatory standards, including FAA certification requirements, OEM REACH protocols, and Export Control/ITAR guidelines.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex customer issues requiring advanced engineering analysis and resolution.
• Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs), Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and manufacturing process specifications.
• Process Optimization & Material Sourcing
• Apply advanced lamination, coating,…