Materials & Process Engineer

Role details

Company Profile

We specialize in the engineering and production of high-performance thermal management systems tailored for both aerospace and terrestrial use. Based in Columbia, Missouri, our AS9100D/ISO9001 certified facility focuses on creating advanced heat spreaders and sinks that satisfy rigorous technical specifications.

Why You Should Join Us

We prioritize a culture of teamwork, creativity, and ongoing growth, providing the following:

• Compensation packages that reflect your professional experience.
• Full coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums paid by the company.
• Access to a 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, and pathways for professional advancement.
• A dynamic setting where your work directly impacts our collective success.

Role Summary

We are looking for a motivated Materials and Process Engineer to oversee the qualification, production, and ongoing refinement of manufacturing methods and materials for aerospace assemblies. You will work closely with operations, quality, suppliers, and mechanical engineering teams to guarantee that all processes and materials align with strict aerospace reliability, quality, and regulatory standards. The successful applicant will possess deep expertise in aerospace manufacturing, a talent for solving complex problems, and the ability to translate engineering designs into consistent, high-quality production workflows.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify and validate materials suitable for aerospace components and structural assemblies.
• Refine and verify production techniques, such as brazing, welding, machining, forming, heat treatment, and composite bonding, to help ensure consistent manufacturing quality.
• Create and oversee the documentation of process standards, material specifications, and operational work instructions.
• Facilitate the transition of new products into production and assist with manufacturing readiness.
• Utilize systematic root-cause analysis to resolve production issues and address material defects.
• Implement and validate corrective measures to help prevent recurring production errors.
• Partner with mechanical engineering teams to assess the durability, manufacturability, and compatibility of materials.
• Oversee the certification and qualification of new equipment, processes, suppliers, and materials.
• Review production data to identify performance trends and help minimize scrap and rework rates.
• Engage in metallurgical evaluations, testing, and failure analysis within the laboratory.
• Assist with supplier audits and development to resolve material-related challenges.
• Draft technical documentation, including engineering reports and qualification records.
• Maintain adherence to all relevant customer, regulatory, and aerospace industry standards.
• Manage engineering changes and configuration control regarding material and process updates.
• Lead initiatives to improve process reliability, reduce cycle times, and lower production costs.
• Provide technical guidance to the manufacturing team to help resolve complex production obstacles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Practical background in composite manufacturing and material handling.
• Understanding of corrosion, coatings, surface treatments, heat treatment, fatigue, fracture, and material characterization.
• Experience with joining techniques such as soldering, adhesive bonding, brazing, or welding.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, AS9100 standards, and aerospace material specifications.
• Proficiency in design of experiments (DOE), statistical process control (SPC), and process capability analysis.
• Knowledge of metallographic analysis and non-destructive testing (NDT) procedures.
• Experience navigating regulatory, customer, or aerospace OEM qualification requirements.