Aerospace Adhesives & Materials Engineer

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 181,843,200 - 227,304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and supplemental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Materials & Processes Engineer specializing in adhesives, sealants, and elastomers for aerospace applications in Auburn, WA.

This role develops, qualifies, and supports sealants, structural adhesives, elastomers, and bonding processes with emphasis on polymer materials and lab testing. The position focuses on test methods, CAPA, supplier qualification, and manufacturing support while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required by federal law.
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Typically 3+ years of hands-on experience with adhesives, sealants, elastomers, rubber formulations, or polymer materials testing.
• Experience performing adhesion testing, cure evaluation, rheological analysis, and mechanical testing of elastomeric materials.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, optimize, and qualify sealants, structural and non-structural adhesives, elastomers, gaskets, and rubber compounds to meet performance requirements.
• Define material specifications, acceptance criteria, and test methods for sealants and SAR materials.
• Plan, perform, and interpret laboratory testing including adhesion testing, cure evaluation, rheology, and hardness testing.
• Develop, validate, and maintain manufacturing processes including dispensing, priming, curing, bonding, and pot life controls.
• Lead root cause investigations of adhesive and elastomer failures; implement CAPA.
• Support manufacturing scale-up, production transfer, and training with work instructions and control plans.
• Qualify and audit suppliers; review certificates of conformance and test reports.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM, aerospace outgassing, and D6 standards; maintain equipment and inventory.
• Prepare reports and present findings to Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Skills

Adhesive testing

Laboratory testing

CAPA

Process development

Root cause analysis

Qualification testing

Supplier qualification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related

Tools

Rheometer

Curing ovens

Adhesion testers

Environmental chambers

Job description

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Materials & Processes Engineer specializing in adhesives, sealants, and elastomers for aerospace applications in Auburn, WA.

This role develops, qualifies, and supports sealants, structural adhesives, elastomers, and bonding processes with emphasis on polymer materials and lab testing. The position focuses on test methods, CAPA, supplier qualification, and manufacturing support while ensuring compliance with industry standards.