Lead Composite Development Engineer

Who YOU are and what YOU can become

As the Lead Composite Development Engineer, you will work on the Advanced Material team, supporting the development introduction of new composite materials onto aerospace components.  You will focus on the industrialization of new materials from the test development through to application development.  You will work closely with various internal functional groups (Engineering, Sourcing/Procurement, Quality, Operations) as well as outside entities, such as test labs and research institutions, and material suppliers.  The support ranges from developing part manufacture techniques to material testing and data analysis. 

As the engineer, you should demonstrate an ability to work with limited to some supervision, and in collaboration with others, effectively interfacing and integrating their activities within the engineering organization and with external entities. An ability to establish and manage multiple projects within time constraints is required. You will also be responsible for timely identification and communication of project obstacles to engineering technical leads.

Who WE are and where WE are going

At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day.  From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio.  We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none.  At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

What YOU will do

1. Lead new composite material testing and application development:

• Manage stream of materials for testing and analysis
• Support finding new materials to solve critical product level problems
• Plan, Develop and Execute material screening and testing

2. Application Specific Support

• Support suppliers or early-stage application of new materials with part fabrication and test development.
• Composite part development to support material use cases
• Strategy development of application for advanced material use cases

3. Team Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to development team and to engineering technicians

Skills:

1. Critical Thinking:

• Understand business and technology development strategies.
• Execute material testing and create material database to support the overall advanced material strategy.
• Able to communicate and present application opportunities that support the broader vision.

2. Communication:

• Create and communicate development strategies and progress to senior leadership.
• Effectively liaison with the other functional groups to support development projects.
• Effectively communicated with external entities on application and testing progress.

What YOU must bring to Succeed

• Must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or associated engineering discipline with relevant material development experience
• 5 or more years of experience in composite material development or engineering relating to developing composite material and structures or aerospace structures
• Experience in manufacturing and engineering technology development
• This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Aerospace materials processing and testing experience.
• MS office proficient.

At ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $92,000 to $138,100 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes  
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.  We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.