Materials & Process Engineer

CrosslinkedJobs/Composites/Materials & Process EngineerOne of 3,977 polymer and materials roles on Crosslinked, each read for materials, degree, visa and salary. See roles like thisTSMaterials & Process EngineerThe Structures Company, LLC Columbia, MOtodayverified 13 h agoListed pay for BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked center on $111k (476 with a salary).This posting does not list one.Qualify aerospace materials and processes including composites, bonding, coatings, and joining for production.ApplyComposites Process Engineering roles, by emailApplyWorth knowingWhy it is interesting. Broad materials-and-processes scope across composites, bonding, coatings, and joining for aerospace components.Might not be for you. Production-support and qualification focus with heavy documentation, not greenfield R&D.Generalist BS acceptableAdjacent materials roleDevelop, validate, and improve manufacturing processes including bonding, composites, coatings, and surface treatmentsSeniority Mid-levelWork On-siteType Full-timeDegree BSIndustry AerospaceRole Process EngineeringMaterialscomposite materials493 rolescoatings358 rolesadhesives334 rolesTechniquesmetallographic analysis2 rolesnon-destructive testing (NDT)4 rolesfailure analysis124 rolesRole detailsPosition OverviewWe are seeking a proactive Materials and Process Engineer to join our dynamic team. The M&P Engineer will support the development, qualification, manufacturing, and continuous improvement of materials and manufacturing for aerospace components and assemblies. The engineer will work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and operations to ensure materials and processes meet stringent aerospace performance, reliability, quality, and regulatory requirements.The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience translating engineering requirements into robust, repeatable production processes.Key ResponsibilitiesSelect, evaluate, and qualify materials for aerospace structures, components, and assemblies.Develop, validate, and improve manufacturing processes including machining, forming, heat treatment, welding, brazing, bonding, composites, coatings, and surface treatments.Establish and maintain material and process specifications, standards, work instructions, and process-control requirements.Support new product introduction (NPI), production ramp-up, and manufacturing readiness activities.Investigate material and process-related defects, nonconformances, and production issues using structured root-cause analysis.Develop corrective and preventive actions and verify their effectiveness.Partner with Mechanical Engineering to assess material compatibility, manufacturability, durability, and performance.Support qualification and certification of new materials, suppliers, processes, and equipment.Analyze material and process data to identify trends, improve capability, and reduce scrap and rework.Participate in failure analysis, testing, metallurgical evaluation, and laboratory investigations.Support supplier development, audits, and resolution of supplier material/process issues.Prepare engineering reports, technical specifications, qualification documentation, and process documentation.Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.Support configuration management and engineering change activities related to materials and processes.Drive continuous-improvement initiatives involving cost reduction, quality improvement, cycle-time reduction, and process robustness.Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel and troubleshoot complex production problems.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field.Experience with composite materials and manufacturing processes.Knowledge of heat treatment, surface treatment, coatings, corrosion, fatigue, fracture, and material characterization.Experience with welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, or other joining processes.Familiarity withAS9100 , FAA requirements, and aerospace material/process specifications.Experience with statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and process capability analysis.Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and metallographic analysis.Experience working with aerospace OEM, customer, or regulatory qualification requirements.The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)*For immediate consideration please send resumes to Gus.Sanchez@TheStructuresCompany.com*ConnectedAll roles at The Structures Company, LLCMore Process Engineering rolesRoles using metallographic analysisComposites rolesRelated rolesTR Technical Manager – Synthetic Applications (Coatings, Adhesives & Tougheners)Trylak Chicago, IL CS RFID Technical Applications EngineerCheckpoint Systems Grand Rapids, MI $100k – $110kHE Quality EngineerHenkel Enoree, SC $85kBR Structural EngineerBrightPath Menlo Park, CA AT Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)ALTEN Technology USA Lansing, MI Common questionsWhere is the Materials & Process Engineer role at The Structures Company, LLC based?This role is based in Columbia, MO.What degree is required for the Materials & Process Engineer role at The Structures Company, LLC?This role requires a BS.What polymers or materials does this Materials & Process Engineer role work with?composite materials, coatings, adhesives.What techniques or methods are required for this Materials & Process Engineer role?metallographic analysis, non-destructive testing (NDT), failure analysis.