Composite Materials and Process Engineer III

Composite Materials and Process Engineer IIILocation: Bertram, Texas (Onsite 5 days per week)Employment Type: Permanent/Direct HireSalary Range: $120-130kRole OverviewThe Composite Materials and Process Engineer III will apply broad technical knowledge and experience to support design, manufacturing, testing, and R&D projects. The candidate will serve as an experienced materials engineering professional with a focus on carbon fiber composites and nonmetallic materials. This role is integral to the advanced materials department, a team of engineers and technicians that serves as a focal point for material-related support for the company.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch and select composite materials and processes for structural applications on existing or new designs.Design, lead, and perform related material testing and evaluations, such as microscopy, failure analysis, thermal analysis techniques, and mechanical testing.Execute characterization and allowable campaigns.Develop, implement, and maintain materials and processes technical specifications.Drive statistically driven experimental design and process improvement campaigns.Provide technical support for manufacturing and design teams in the areas of non-metallic material and processes selection, optimization, qualification, and inspection.Lead or support material failure analysis and root cause corrective actions (RCCA).Define or refine materials technology roadmaps and partner with internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).Provide consulting and support for unplanned critical needs while maintaining focus on quality, reliability, performance, and cost.Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other materials engineering employees and mentor junior staff.Represent the company on various industry task groups related to materials and manufacturing (e.g., AMS, ASM, Nadcap, SAMPE).Develop and implement improved process control using test and NDE results as a feedback loop.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering/Science role.Experience: 5+ years of experience in polymeric materials research, testing, or manufacturing.Technical Skills:Broad technical understanding of several composite material processes and operations, including out-of-autoclave processes, composites, polymer joining, and surface engineering for aerospace applications.Experience coordinating and conducting laboratory work and data analysis to drive technical materials engineering decisions.Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degrees in Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, with an emphasis on Composite materials.7+ years of experience in carbon fiber composite materials research, testing, processes, or manufacturing.Direct experience in carbon fiber prepreg systems.Prior knowledge of structural composite characterization, testing standards, and processing.Expertise in material testing (Mechanical, thermal, microscopy, NDE, failure mode & root cause analysis), data analysis, and technical writing.Experience working with industry standards, such as ASTM, ASM, NASA, and ISO.In-depth knowledge of materials process technologies and their impact on material behavior and product performance.