Lead Materials and Process Engineer

1 week ago


Baltimore, Maryland, United States Middle River Aerostructure Systems Full time

About Us:

Middle River Aerostructure Systems is a world-leading manufacturer of complex aerostructures, including nacelle systems and specialized structural components of the airframe. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers, and aircraft operators. Located in Maryland, MRAS has a 1.4-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built, and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 95 years. In addition to MRAS' design, development, and manufacturing capabilities, the company provides technical support, spares, and other services for its products.

Role Summary/Purpose

The Lead Material & Process (M&P) Engineer serves as the Materials & Process Engineering focal for current production programs. This includes working with various functional groups in support of productivity, cost reduction, and quality improvements.

The Lead M&P Engineer will work in the Materials and Processing Engineering team, supporting operations and quality in the composite bonding and assembly work groups. The lead engineer will serve as a project leader and/or provide support for assigned projects from beginning to end. Such projects usually require various types of testing and analysis across a wide range of material characteristics– physical, mechanical, thermal, and/or chemical. This testing and analysis can be performed using full-scale and/or reduced-scale components as well as with various industry/company standard test coupons/specimens.

The Lead engineer demonstrates an ability to work independently and in collaboration with others, effectively interfacing and integrating their activities within the engineering organization. An ability to establish and manage multiple projects within time constraints is required. The candidate is also responsible for timely identification and communication of project obstacles to engineering technical leads.

  • Serves as the M&P focal for operations in support of process, material, and MRB related activities.
  • Supports all Operation-centric meetings to provide technical guidance and/or direction on product and material quality issues.
  • Collaborates with engineers and others within the business to achieve project objectives.
  • Assists in establishing technical requirements, objectives & timing.
  • Provides technical guidance and mentoring to engineering technicians, hourly shop personnel, and others.
  • Executes plans to achieve defined project and departmental goals.
  • Effective, timely, and accurate communication to internal customers, supply chain, and external customers.
  • Leads/supports supplier process/product/capability level reviews for compliance to MRAS engineering and quality requirements through the MRAS Vendor Substantiation process.
  • Supports engineering drawing and specification reviews through the configuration control board for assigned programs.
  • Supports additional technology development projects as needed to support production goals.
  • Limited domestic/international travel may be required.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or equivalent field from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum 1 year experience in an operations-based role/environment.
  • Technical background in composites or other similar materials-based industry.
  • Experience with Engineering drawings and materials and process specifications.
  • Working knowledge of material analysis techniques (microscopy, mechanical testing, physical property testing, etc...)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Solid organizational skills and attention to detail with minimal direct supervision.

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Aerospace materials processing and testing experience.
  • Six Sigma training is preferred.
  • MS office proficient.

Middle River Aerostructure Systems is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.



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