Aerospace Polymer Materials R&D Engineer

Trelleborg; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg's R&D Aerospace Materials Engineer role focuses on test-method design, data interpretation, and report preparation for polymer testing in the Material Laboratory. The engineer will harmonize processes with aerospace facilities, audit labs to boost efficiency, and contribute to accreditation growth within the aerospace market.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a scientific field, has lab and ISO familiarity, and demonstrates strong analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field; physics, engineering, chemistry or related.
• Lab experience required.
• ISO familiarity required.
• Auditing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills required.
• Technical writing skills required.
• Experience with 5S practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage multiple projects with timelines and customer requirements.
• Design tests to characterize polymer properties for material development.
• Design and perform data analysis.
• Prepare, implement, and interpret test requirements per ASTM and industry specs.
• Perform benchmarking with other labs to verify accreditation.
• Write technical reports and presentations.
• Audit aerospace labs to improve efficiency and reliability (ISO17025).
• Harmonize processes and test reports across locations.
• Expand accreditation scope as needed for aerospace testing.
• Manage the Qualified Material List across Trelleborg sites.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Lab experience

ISO familiarity

Auditing experience preferred

Technical writing skills

Tools

ISO 17025

Auditing

5S practices

Job description

Trelleborg's R&D Aerospace Materials Engineer role focuses on test-method design, data interpretation, and report preparation for polymer testing in the Material Laboratory. The engineer will harmonize processes with aerospace facilities, audit labs to boost efficiency, and contribute to accreditation growth within the aerospace market.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a scientific field, has lab and ISO familiarity, and demonstrates strong analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills, with