Composite Materials and Processes Engineer III

Aleron; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleron seeks a Composite Materials and Processes Engineer III for its Bertram, TX site. You will apply broad technical knowledge to support design, manufacturing, testing, and R&D projects, and serve as a key member of the advanced materials team.

You will evaluate carbon fiber composites, lead material testing, drive process improvements, and collaborate with internal and external customers to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering or Polymer Science or Mechanical Engineering or Engineering or Science.
• 5+ years of experience in providing guidance, coaching, and training to other materials engineering employees, mentors, junior staff, and broadly sharing across the organization.
• 5+ years of experience in polymeric materials research, testing, or manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience in coordinating and conducting laboratory work and data analysis to drive technical materials engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support design, manufacturing, testing, and R&D projects as an experienced materials engineer.
• Evaluate new materials and perform failure analysis to provide solutions for customers.
• Lead material testing and evaluations, including microscopy, thermal and mechanical testing.

Skills

Carbon fiber composites

Materials testing

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Composite Materials and Processes Engineer III

Location

Bertram, TX

Employment Type

Direct Hire

Compensation

$120k-$135k / year.

About the Opportunity

• Composite M&P Engineer III will apply their broad technical knowledge and experience to support design, manufacturing, testing, and R&D projects.
• The candidate will form an integral part of the advanced materials department, a team of engineers and technicians that is a focal point for material-related support for the company.

What You'll Do:

• The candidate will serve as an experienced materials engineering to focus in carbon fiber composites and nonmetallic materials.
• The candidate will be expected to evaluate new materials, perform failure analysis, provide technical support to our internal and external customers, and provide innovative and timely solutions to meet company objectives.
• This engineer must identify opportunities for improvement, review solutions with relevant stakeholders, and take action to drive any improvements to completion without direct pressure or supervision.
• Research and select composite materials and processes for structural applications on existing or new designs.
• Design, lead, and perform related material testing and evaluations, such as microscopy, failure analysis, thermal analysis techniques, and mechanical testing.
• Execute characterization and allowable campaigns.
• Develop, implement, and maintain materials and processes technical specifications.
• Drive statistically driven experimental design and process improvement campaigns.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing and design teams in the areas of non-metallic material and process selection and optimization, qualification, and inspection that impact product quality, reliability, durability, and capability.
• Lead or support material failure analysis and root cause corrective actions (RCCA).
• Define or refine materials technology roadmaps and partner with internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Universities, and national labs to advance materials development for client products in advance of business need.
• While maintaining focus on quality, reliability, performance, cost, and development predictability, provide consulting and support for unplanned critical needs.
• Represent client on various industry task groups related to metallic materials and manufacturing (AMS, ASM, Nadcap, SAMPE).
• Develop and implement improved process control where possible using test and NDE results as a feedback loop.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering or Polymer Science or Mechanical Engineering or Engineering or Science.
• 5+ years of experience in providing guidance, coaching, and training to other materials engineering employees, mentors, junior staff, and broadly sharing across the organization.
• 5+ years of experience in polymeric materials research, testing, or manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience in coordinating and conducting laboratory work and data analysis to drive technical materials engineering decisions.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience researching, testing, processing, or manufacturing carbon fiber composite materials, particularly for aerospace applications.
• Broad knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, including out-of-autoclave processing, polymer joining, and surface engineering.
• Direct experience with carbon fiber prepreg systems and structural composite characterization, testing standards, and processing.
• Expertise in mechanical and thermal materials testing, microscopy, NDE, data analysis, failure analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Experience applying ASTM, ASM, NASA, and ISO standards to materials testing, characterization, and processing.
• In-depth understanding of process-property-performance relationships and how material processing affects material behavior and product performance.
• Ability to develop testing methods, correlate material properties to product performance, and evaluate potential failure modes.
• Demonstrated innovation and ability to develop materials engineering solutions that support business and product objectives.
• Strong technical writing, communication, collaboration, and cross-functional relationship-building skills.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
• Ability to travel to customers and other client sites up to 10% of the time.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.