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Composite Materials and Process Engineer

Syensqo · - Anaheim, CA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Base pay
$81k–$140k
Travel
25%
Degree
Required
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Syensqo (chemicals) in - Anaheim, CA. A Composite Materials and Process Engineer to support Syensqo’s long-term technical and business growth in the Americas region, within the Aerospace and Defense market segment team.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
SPC
Base pay
$81k–$140k
Day to day
about 25% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Process Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $120k–$171k. This one lists $81k–$140k.

Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 94 process engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 93 other live process postings in California.

Base pay
About 24% below similar roles

Typical $120k–$171k, from 56 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 46%
  • DOE 31%
  • ✓ SPC 29%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 22%
  • New product launch 22%
  • Team leadership 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for

A Composite Materials and Process Engineer to support Syensqo’s long-term technical and business growth in the Americas region, within the Aerospace and Defense market segment team. Applications Engineering is the technical excellence organization within Customer Engineering, responsible for driving growth and customer satisfaction by leading the development and adoption of new and existing technologies in the composites industry.

We count on you for

Develop and advance new composite materials and manufacturing technologies aligned with market trends and customer needs.

Lead cross-functional development efforts to convert innovation opportunities into viable solutions by integrating material selection, manufacturing processes, and part design.

Identify technology gaps and advise on future product and process development priorities.

Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, acting as the “voice of the customer” within Syensqo’s internal teams.

Promote Syensqo products and technologies, clearly articulating value propositions to customers.

Advise on material and process selection for new composite application development.

You can count on us for

The opportunity to work on cutting-edge composite materials and processing technologies for aerospace structures.

Exposure to global customers and advanced systems, with a broad view of emerging technologies and applications.

A dynamic environment that will challenge your skill set and support the growth of your expertise and technical knowledge.

You will bring

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering or Material Science discipline.

Minimum 3 plus years demonstrated work experience including: problem solving, research and development, project management, effective communication with stakeholders, relationship building, and identification of new opportunities in aerospace composite structures.

Minimum of 2 plus years' experience on reviewing composite part designs / drawings for manufacturability / specification compliance.

Minimum of 3 plus years' experience on Research and Development of composite materials and processing technologies including simulation.

At least 3 plus years in working and understanding of the aerospace industry including OEMs, their suppliers, various programs, aerospace quality systems, composite testing requirements, statistical process control and capability, etc.

Competitive salary and benefits package

16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

Free language courses (24 languages available)

Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information

Position requires the handling of customer proprietary information and confidential documents. Discretion is required

Position may require travel up to 25%

Location will be at Syensqo’s Anaheim, CA site

About us

  • •Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
  • •At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or

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