Materials & Process Engineer 3

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $74,000.00-$92,000.00

Sign-on Bonus $2,000.00

Summary 

This position is responsible for supporting the definition of requirements for materials, parts, and processes used in the manufacture and design of Interior Products Business Class seats for commercial aircrafts through testing and research. 

The Material and Process Engineer will support the development, design and qualification of engineering packages by creating and/or revising specifications and other documents used to manage the deployment of materials, parts and processes for those engineering packages. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties as assigned: 

• Focal for introduction and development of new materials and manufacturing processes 

• Draft test plans and perform tests to qualify new materials, parts, and processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements. 

• Work closely with Stress and Fire Properties Engineers to ensure new materials are compliant to applicable stress and flammability requirements. 

• Conduct basic root cause and corrective action analysis to determine cause of materials, part, or process failures and implement solutions. 

• Use project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements. Incorporate environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas. 

• Stay up-to-date on industry standards, government regulations and new development in the field of M&P. Actively participate in SAE Seating Committee meetings/telecons. 

• Support Stress/Flammability, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering team with any M&P related topics. 

• Support Supply Chain and Design Optimization team in researching use of new materials for potential cost and process optimization. 

 • Coordinate with other departments as necessary. 

• Responsible to maintain material & process database 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to the established department standards (i.e. meet published metrics). The requirements 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. 

• Demonstrates a strong ability to work within a team 

• Capable of multitasking and working on a variety of projects at one time 

All external hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. 

Requirements 

Education and/or Experience: 

B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Material Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Masters of Science degree is preferred. 

Four to six years of experience in related field. Experience with Aerospace composite materials and manufacturing processes is required. Experience with developing repairs is preferred. 

Knowledgeable with ASTM standards and Composite Material Handbook (CMH-17). 

Knowledgeable with FAA regulations for materials, processes and allowables. 

Language Skill 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret aerospace material and manufacturing process specifications, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Customer Orientation 

Must demonstrate concern and take actions to meet requirements and high standards of quality of both internal and external customers. Must display courtesy and sensitivity. Manage difficult situations. Meet commitments. Respond promptly to customer needs. Solicit customer feedback to improve service. 

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

Travel 

Moderate travel within the U.S. and abroad may be required to support JAMCO America programs. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually quite.

Jamco is passionate about providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package and pleased to offer the following to eligible employees-

• Medical Coverage
• Dental and Vision Reimbursement 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan 
• Benefit Conversion at Termination 
• Bereavement Leave 
• Educational Assistance 
• Family and Medical Leave
• Paid Parental Leave (40 hours) *Qualifying event after June 15th, 2022
• Flexible Benefit Plan (Flex Spending)
• Holidays 
• Jury Duty/Witness Service Leave
• Life Insurance 
• Long-Term Disability 
• Short-Term Disability
• Pregnancy Leave  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Personal Leave 
• Wedding Leave 
• Wellness Program/Gym Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance