Materials & Processes Engineer

Supernal

$108K — $132K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field required
  • Minimum three years of related experience
  • Experience working with technicians
  • Experience developing a Design of Experiments plan
  • Technical knowledge in metals, adhesives, composites, and structural bonding
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with statistical software
  • Hands-on experience with composite layup and bonding preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support the creation of material and process specifications for manufacturing
  • Evaluate materials across the vehicle to meet design requirements
  • Develop and execute test plans for various materials and bonding methods
  • Author test reports to communicate findings with the engineering team
  • Participate in design reviews for hardware components
  • Provide input on strategy and supplier evaluations
  • Support hardware manufacturing both in-house and at suppliers

Benefits

  • Eligible for a performance-based bonus
  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible working arrangements and work-life balance support
  • Participation in industry conferences and standard bodies to enhance professional growth
Full Job Description
What we do:

The Materials & Process Engineer applies their technical knowledge and expertise in metallics, composites and structural bonding to support components across our eVTOL vehicle. This role works toward building and implementing conventional and novel materials and process solutions while working with our partners to ensure delivered hardware meets requirements and leads to the certification and production of new AAM vehicles. This position collaborates with all Engineering verticals & Supply Chain teams during the design process.
What you can do:
  • Support creation of material specifications and process specifications that support manufacturing & ensure quality
  • Evaluate materials across the vehicle to satisfy design requirements
  • Develop and execute test plans for metallics, composites and structural bonding, method development, materials characterization, allowable generation, and design validation
  • Author test reports and other summaries to communicate information to the broader engineering team
  • Participate in design reviews for hardware components/assemblies
  • Provide M&P input on strategy, supplier selection, development, qualifications, and ongoing evaluations
  • Support the manufacture of hardware both in-house and at suppliers
  • Participate in industry working groups, standards bodies, and relevant technical conferences and symposia to maintain awareness of technology developments & regulatory trends across academia and industry
  • May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel
  • Other duties as assigned
What you can contribute:
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field required
  • Minimum three (3) years of related experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
  • Experience working with technicians
  • Experience developing a Design of Experiments plan
  • Experience running and analyzing data from analytical materials characterization equipment
  • Technical knowledge in one or more of the areas of: metals, adhesives, composites, structural bonding
  • Hands on experience with composite layup and bonding preferred
  • Familiarity with 3D CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
  • Familiarity with statistical software, including Minitab, JMP, or similar
  • Knowledge of CMH-17, SAE, ASTM, and other standard bodies
  • Proficiency in writing R&D work instructions and documentation of R&D work
  • Proficiency MS Office Suite tools such as Word, Excel, Project & Visio
  • Understanding of a "First Principles" approach to problem solving
  • Proactive and efficient delivery of communication and follow-up


Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.

The pay range for this position is:

$108,000-$132,000 USD

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