Lead Materials Process Engineer

2 weeks ago


Irvine, California, United States Supernal Full time
Job Title: Lead Materials Process Engineer

At Supernal, we're pushing the boundaries of human possibility with our Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology. As a Lead Materials Process Engineer, you'll play a critical role in developing innovative materials and processes to support our eVTOL vehicle and ground-to-air ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the Materials and Process team in developing and implementing conventional and novel materials and process solutions.
  • Collaborate with Engineering verticals and Supply Chain teams to ensure delivered hardware meets requirements and leads to certification and production of new AAM vehicles.
  • Be responsible for the evaluation and selection of composite materials and adhesives to satisfy design requirements.
  • Coordinate the development of adhesively bonded joints and assemblies.
  • Build internal material specifications and process specifications that support manufacturing and ensure quality.
  • Lead and coordinate testing for method development, materials characterization, allowables generation, and design validation.
  • Serve as the M&P representative in design reviews, production drawing release cycles, and Material Review Board issues.
  • Coordinate supplier selection, development, qualifications, and ongoing evaluations.
  • Build procedures for reviewing supplier-delivered hardware for compliance with requirements.
  • Assist in building top-level M&P control plans and documentation.
  • Support the manufacture of hardware in-house and at our suppliers.
  • Participate in industry working groups, standards bodies, and technical conferences to maintain awareness of technology developments and regulatory trends.
  • Mentor junior engineers.
  • Partner with PMO organization to implement build plans.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM or related field required; Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred.
  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience in related experience.
  • Experience in thermoset fiber composites, thermoplastic fiber composites, structural bonding, adhesives, plastics, physical and mechanical material characterization, composite material allowables generation and certification.
  • Experience with qualification and implementation of automated/robotic composite processes.
  • Knowledge of a first principles' approach to problem-solving.
  • Familiarity with 3D CAD software and proficiency in drafting test plans, coordinating and implementing test campaigns, and generating test reports.
  • Knowledge and ability to run materials characterization lab equipment.
  • Ability to perform composite layups and bagging and run equipment related to composite fabrication.
  • Familiarity with statistical software and knowledge of CMH-17, SAE, ASTM, and other standard bodies.
  • Understanding of Six Sigma, Lean, and DOE principles.
  • Proficiency in writing R&D work instructions and documentation of R&D work.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive base pay.
  • Bonus as part of total compensation.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AAM technology.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

Supernal is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.



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