Materials & Process Engineer

• ◆Support development and maintenance of material specification databases
• ◆Support development of material process specifications
• ◆Support development of manufacturing process specifications. Relevant examples include welding, heat treatment, additive manufacturing, machining, and composite laminating, curing, and bonding.
• ◆Lead qualification testing of process specifications to ensure reliability and repeatability
• ◆Support programs and other stakeholders as a M&P subject matter expert (e.g. non-advocate technical reviewer, peer reviewer, proposal writing)
• ◆Support service center leader with collaborating with program technical leaders to balance technical rigor with programmatic constraints and effectively manage risk related to M&P (e.g. material selection for new designs, NC dispositions)
• ◆Support execution of M&P related IRAD projects
• ◆Support root cause analysis: Lead failure analysis investigations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to conduct nonconformance reviews for production issues. Identify root cause and define corrective actions to prevent future failures.

& SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• ✓In-depth understanding of material properties, characterization techniques, and failure mechanisms (e.g. composites, metallics, ceramics, coatings, adhesives)
• ✓Extensive knowledge of materials for high-temperature aerospace application
• ✓Extensive knowledge of various manufacturing processes, such as composite processing, welding, bonding, heat treatment, and surface finishing
• ✓Familiarity with industry material data standards (e.g., MMPDS, ASTM) and regulatory specifications
• ✓Expertise in the design of experiments and the development of material specification databases
• ✓Experience developing process specifications
• ✓Experience in a M&P laboratory setting
• ✓Good verbal and written communication skills
• ✓Ability to interact with customers and/or external stakeholders
• ✓Experience with low temperature pre-preg composite materials, including layups and/or wet tie joint assemblies Demonstrated experience applying analytical and critical thinking skills to solve multi-disciplinary, open-ended engineering problems
• ✓Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
• ✓US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOW security clearance

• ✓MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• ✓CAD

• ✓Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing operations ranging from prototype work to low-rate production
• ✓Experience supporting hypersonic development programs
• ✓Experience with aerospace propulsion systems
• ✓Experience with thermal protection systems
• ✓Experience with additive manufacturing
• ✓Hands-on experience with composite and/or metallic structure fabrication
• ✓Active DOW security clearance

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

Position based in Mojave, CA. It is strongly preferred the candidate be fully on-site. Consideration for hybrid (partial remote/on-site work) work location arrangement at no less than 75-80% on-site time for well-qualified candidates.

Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be 9/80 Schedule

$167,500-$217,000

Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.