MATERIAL AND PROCESS ENGR SR

Position Details

Req ID

req1557

Job Title

MATERIAL AND PROCESS ENGR SR

Division

Transparency

Shift

First Shift

Job Summary

Job Summary

Applies extensive knowledge of principles, theories, concepts and industry practices and standards in materials and process engineering to evaluate technical and economic factors and recommend engineering and manufacturing actions for attainment of design objectives of processes or products in a manufacturing environment. Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems requiring independent judgment and ingenuity to modify procedures and approaches related to applications of materials, equipment or processes in the manufacturing, rework and repair of aerospace products. May lead lesser experienced stakeholders.
• Reviews plans for new product and factors such as strength, weight, and cost to submit material selection recommendations ensuring attainment of design objectives. Confers with producers of materials such as metals, ceramics, or polymers during investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications. Uses computer software and hardware to conduct tests on chemicals, materials, and processes.
• Plans and implements laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfill product cost and performance standards. Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.
• Directs and exercises control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests. Resolves testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data and data interpretation.
• Reviews product failure data and interprets laboratory tests and analyses to establish or rule out material and process causes. Examines composite and metal material samples, components and parts using nondestructive and destructive inspection technology to detect delaminations, internal abnormalities, impurities and failure analysis of materials.
• Develops and writes technical specifications to control material properties and manufacturing or repair processes. Specifies procedures for cutting, shaping, and otherwise preparing the basic material considering product specifications, economic and producibility factors. Designs and plans layout for such processes as hardening, washing, laminating, etching, painting, plating and other like operations.

Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

Minimum

4 Year / Bachelors Degree.

Preferred

Other. Professional Engineer Certificate.

If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.

Experience Requirements

6 year(s) Related experience and / or training.

Skills and Competencies

Communicates effectively using electronic media and in written and verbal forms.

Makes telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and makes formal presentations to small or large groups.

Operates standard office equipment and demonstrates competence in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Skills and Work Requirements

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.

Demand - Frequency

Walk - Frequent

Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent

Reach with hands and arms - Frequent

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasional

Talk and hear - Frequent

Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust - Constant

Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional

Stand - Occasional

Climb Stairs - Occasional

Weight - Frequency

25 pounds - Occasional

Work Environment

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supervision

Supervision

Works under general direction.

Guidance as to results expected and complex problem resolution.

Exercises latitude in determining activities and approaches within moderate to wide parameters.

EEO Statement

The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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