Advanced Composite Materials & Process Engineer

GP&C; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GP&C in Houston is seeking a materials/composites engineer to evaluate and qualify advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, fiberglass, aramid fibers, core materials, adhesives, and resins. You will develop specifications, perform testing, review supplier data, and support manufacturing readiness and NPI to improve product performance and manufacturability.

The role requires 2+ years in composites or related fields, a relevant engineering degree, and strong analytical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in composites engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, or a related role.
• Experience with composite manufacturing processes and materials.
• Knowledge of polymer matrix composites and composite fabrication methods.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with manufacturing documentation, process controls, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate composite materials including carbon fiber, fiberglass, aramid fibers, core materials, adhesives, and resins.
• Develop, maintain, and update material specifications, standards, and qualification requirements.
• Perform material testing and characterization to verify mechanical, thermal, and environmental performance.
• Review supplier‑provided material data and support material qualification and approval processes.
• Assess material alternatives by comparing performance, manufacturability, availability, and cost to recommend the most suitable solution for each application.
• Support the evaluation, qualification, and implementation of new materials and advanced composite technologies to improve product performance and manufacturability.
• Develop, document, and improve composite manufacturing processes.
• Establish process specifications, manufacturing instructions, and quality requirements.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to production operations.
• Investigate manufacturing issues involving defects, yield loss, porosity, delamination, dimensional variation, or cure‑related concerns.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with operators and supervisors to improve process consistency and productivity.
• Support manufacturing readiness activities for new product introduction (NPI).
• Coordinate and perform material and process validation testing.
• Analyze failures related to composite structures, bonding, environmental exposure, and manufacturing defects.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Support qualification testing for customer and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, cycle time, and manufacturing costs.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to process improvement projects.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to improve process capability and repeatability.
• Support automation and advanced manufacturing initiatives.
• Support customer technical reviews and audits when required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Cross-functional work

Problem solving

Initiative

Accountability

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science /Engineering

Tools

Thermoset resins

Core materials

Job description

GP&C in Houston is seeking a materials/composites engineer to evaluate and qualify advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, fiberglass, aramid fibers, core materials, adhesives, and resins. You will develop specifications, perform testing, review supplier data, and support manufacturing readiness and NPI to improve product performance and manufacturability.

The role requires 2+ years in composites or related fields, a relevant engineering degree, and strong analytical,