Material And Process Engr Sr

Position Details

• Req
• Job Title:
  
  MATERIAL AND PROCESS ENGR SR
• Division:
  Transparency
• Shift: First Shift

Applies extensive knowledge of principles, theories, concepts and industry practices and standards in materials and process engineering to evaluate technical and economic factors and recommend engineering and manufacturing actions for attainment of design objectives of processes or products in a manufacturing environment.

• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems requiring independent judgment and ingenuity to modify procedures and approaches related to applications of materials, equipment or processes in the manufacturing, rework and repair of aerospace products. May lead lesser experienced stakeholders.
• Reviews plans for new product and factors such as strength, weight, and cost to submit material selection recommendations ensuring attainment of design objectives. Confers with producers of materials such as metals, ceramics, or polymers during investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications. Uses computer software and hardware to conduct tests on chemicals, materials, and processes.
• Plans and implements laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfill product cost and performance standards. Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.
• Directs and exercises control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests. Resolves testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data and data interpretation.
• Reviews product failure data and interprets laboratory tests and analyses to establish or rule out material and process causes. Examines composite and metal material samples, components and parts using nondestructive and destructive inspection technology to detect delaminations, internal abnormalities, impurities and failure analysis of materials.
• Develops and writes technical specifications to control material properties and manufacturing or repair processes. Specifies procedures for cutting, shaping, and otherwise preparing the basic material considering product specifications, economic and producibility factors. Designs and plans layout for such processes as hardening, washing, laminating, etching, painting, plating and other like operations.

Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

• Minimum: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree.
• Preferred:
  Other. Professional Engineer Certificate.

If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.

6 year(s) Related experience and/or training.

• Communicates effectively using electronic media and in written and verbal forms.
• Makes telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and makes formal presentations to small or large groups.
• Operates standard office equipment and demonstrates competence in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Past experience with thin film deposition processes and techniques preferred.
• Understanding of interactions between thin film depositions and optical characteristics.
• Familiarity with optical coating stacks needed to achieve particular performance results.
• Strong technical writing skills with an attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve process issues.
• Collaborate with other Engineers and Production to develop new processes.
• Able to coordinate with internal and external test labs to accomplish test programs.
• Willing to research and establish and perform test methods.

Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.

• Walk - Frequent
• Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent
• Reach…