NIAR Research Engineer, Senior - Part Manufacturing

Job Details

Department: NIAR Composites - Advanced Materials Research

Campus

Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Typically 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. Evenings and weekends may be required dependent upon business needs.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is a fast-growing area within Wichita State University. NIAR is known globally for our expertise in the most critical areas of aerospace research and development. The Advanced Materials Research group is looking for an Engineer with extensive experience and knowledge in part manufacturing. This position will be focused on developing and executing part manufacturing plans utilizing NIAR’s extensive advanced manufacturing capabilities and ensuring adherence to customer requirements.

They will participate in the development of an overall strategy to accelerate advanced manufacturing within the industrial base. This position will be based in Wichita, KS and will work closely with both engineers at NIAR and directly with the government and industry customer base. If you are detail oriented, enjoy challenging and rewarding work, and like being part of a team, consider applying for this position.

Independently interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments in a field or specialization of an engineering discipline. Formulates and conducts research on problems of considerable scope and complexity. Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies or series of projects of lesser scope.

• Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates engineering research assignments concerned with unique or controversial problems.
• Applies diversified knowledge of engineering research principles, practices, and protocols in research projects; makes recommendations and conclusions which serve as the basis for decision making in a specialty area.
• Formulates and conducts systematic problem analysis and resolution in an area of considerable scope and complexity through series of complete and conceptually related studies, or through a variety of projects of lesser scope.
• Receives administrative supervision, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Develops model concepts and approaches as an individual researcher and acts independently on technical matters.
• Collaborates with users and principal investigators on design, analysis, application, and reporting of research projects; provides technical leadership and technique consultation.
• Prepares analyses, reports, and other documentation for publication; presents findings at local, national, and/or international meetings.
• Prepares, or assists with the preparation of, materials for grant proposals to obtain funding in support of research activities.
• Serves as principal investigator on single or multiple projects of complexity and scope consistent with above criteria, and/or manages a research unit. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.

• Works directly with internal engineering teams during the execution of programs.
• Establishes customer relationships across the advanced manufacturing industry.
• Provides expert opinions to customers related to advanced manufacturing and other industrial processes.
• Works with leadership to develop advanced manufacturing industrial base modernization strategies.
• Develops technical specific customer programs.
• Participates in proposal creation
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.