Job Description Summary

The metallic materials application engineer (MAE) provides materials expertise and technical leadership for multiple material systems across a variety of components. The focus of this role is the development and application of metallic materials and processes across a variety of aviation components within the supply chain. In this role you will work with new products and legacy teams to solve complex technical problems. This role has a direct effect on short-term and some long-term business goals. The role requires horizontal partnership with design, sourcing, and quality to ensure robust technical solutions for the customer.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute, with guidance from senior engineering resources, the analysis, design, test, or integration required to define, and support assigned components, assemblies or systems that meet business standards and program / product requirements. Work scope will include material selection for new designs, troubleshooting of manufacturing issues at new-make and in repair, new material/process implementation, review of supplier processes, material test program planning, in addition to other technical tasks.
• Support and drive business strategy for improvement in special processes on Rotor finished parts (Shot peening, thermal spray coatings, heat treatment, Welding, NDT)
• Support Rotor Inspection strategy for all the finished part through defining and documenting the inspection criteria ensuring they meet all safety and quality standards.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Lean principles and practices through continuous improvements, leveraging visual management, standard work, trainings to aid in communications & prioritization and help/coach team members to adapt lean principles
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Support to supply chain, attendance at audits and pre-production meetings
• Participate on business and industry teams supporting overall improvement in the application of special processes for critical rotating parts.
• Provide technical and strategic support to supply chain through attendance at audits/reviews and pre-production meetings.
• Define technical specifications and establish process limits.
• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in material application, failure analysis or material behavior work.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as required.

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy
• Experience with aerospace or gas turbine industry manufacturing, quality systems and field support.
• Experience with primary processing (forge & heat treatment) of rotating part forgings.
• In depth understanding of metallurgy, manufacturing processes and inspections such as forging, heat treatment, macroetch and blue etch anodize inspection etc.
• In depth understanding of the supply chain
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in teams
• Must have ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Must have desire to perform technical work