Composite Materials and Process Engineer

Syensqo SA; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus and incentives

16+ weeks maternity/paternity leave

Training platform for all employees

Well-being sessions

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Syensqo is seeking a Composite Materials and Process Engineer to support our growth in the Americas within aerospace. You will develop advanced composite materials and manufacturing technologies, align with market trends, and lead cross-functional efforts from material selection to part design to deliver viable solutions.

You'll engage with customers as the primary technical interface, promote Syensqo products, and advise on material and process selection for new applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in aerospace composite structures work experience.
• Experience reviewing designs for manufacturability and specifications.
• Experience with R&D of composite materials and processing technologies, including simulation.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry programs, quality systems and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance new composite materials and manufacturing technologies aligned with market trends and customer needs.
• Lead cross-functional development to integrate material selection, processes and part design.
• Identify technology gaps and advise on future product and process priorities.
• Serve as primary technical interface with customers, acting as the voice of the customer.
• Promote Syensqo products and technologies, articulating value propositions to customers.
• Advise on material and process selection for new composite applications.

Skills

Problem solving

R&D

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Opportunity identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

Career Opportunities: Composite Materials and Process Engineer (34710)

Requisition ID34710-Posted10/09/2026-USA - Anaheim, CA-Marketing & Sales -Full time-Fixed shift-Regular

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

A Composite Materials and Process Engineer to support Syensqo’s long‑term technical and business growth in the Americas region, within the Aerospace and Defense market segment team. Applications Engineering is the technical excellence organization within Customer Engineering, responsible for driving growth and customer satisfaction by leading the development and adoption of new and existing technologies in the composites industry.

We count on you for:

Develop and advance new composite materials and manufacturing technologies aligned with market trends and customer needs.

Lead cross‑functional development efforts to convert innovation opportunities intoviablesolutions by integrating materialselection, manufacturing processes, and part design.

Identifytechnology gaps and advise on future product and process development priorities.

Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, acting as the “voice of the customer” withinSyensqo’sinternal teams.

PromoteSyensqoproducts and technologies, clearly articulating value propositions to customers.

Advise onmaterial and processselectionfor new composite application development.

You can count on us for:

The opportunity to work oncutting‑edgecomposite materials and processing technologies for aerospace structures.

Exposure to global customers and advanced systems, with a broad view of emerging technologies and applications.

A dynamic environment that will challenge your skill set and support the growth of yourexpertiseand technical knowledge.

You will bring:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering or Material Science discipline.

Minimum 3 plus years demonstrated work experience including: problem solving, research and development, project management, effective communication with stakeholders, relationship building, and identification of new opportunities in aerospace composite structures.

Minimum of 2 plus years' experience on reviewing composite part designs / drawings for manufacturability / specification compliance.

Minimum of 3 plus years' experience on Research and Development of composite materials and processing technologies including simulation.

At least 3 plus years in working and understanding of the aerospace industry including OEMs, their suppliers, various programs, aerospace quality systems, composite testing requirements, statistical process control and capability, etc.

You will get:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $80,800 to $140,000 per year.Total compensation for this role also includesbonusand/or other incentives.

16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

Training platform for all employees

Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additionalinformation:

Position requires the handling of customer proprietary information and confidential documents. Discretion isrequired

Position may require travel up to 25%

Location will be atSyensqo’sAnaheim, CA site

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience; . setting...