Composite Materials and Process Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Parental leave 16+ weeks+

Training platform for all employees

Language courses (free)

Well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo seeks a Composite Materials and Process Engineer to support long-term growth in the Americas within the Aerospace and Defense market segment. This role is part of the Applications Engineering function, the technical excellence arm inside Customer Engineering.

You will develop and advance new composite materials and processing technologies, lead cross-functional teams, identify technology gaps, and act as the primary technical interface with customers to articulate value propositions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Material Science required.
• 3+ years aerospace composites experience including problem solving, R&D and project management.
• 2+ years reviewing composite part designs for manufacturability and specification compliance.
• 3+ years in R&D of composite materials and processing technologies including simulation.
• 3+ years in aerospace industry experience including OEMs, suppliers, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• 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 into viable solutions by integrating material selection, manufacturing processes, and part design.
• Identify technology 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 within Syensqo's internal teams.
• Promote Syensqo products and technologies, clearly articulating value propositions to customers.

Skills

Problem solving

R&D

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Opportunity identification

Aerospace knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Material Science

Tools

Finite element analysis

Job description

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 into viable solutions by integrating material selection, manufacturing processes, and part design.
• Identify technology 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" within Syensqo's internal teams.
• Promote Syensqo products and technologies, clearly articulating value propositions to customers.
• Advise on material and process selection for new composite application development.

You can count on us for:

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge composite 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 your expertise and 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 includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

• Position requires the handling of customer proprietary information and confidential documents. Discretion is required
• Position may require travel up to 25%
• Location will be at Syensqo's Anaheim, 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. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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