Flammability and Materials &Process Engineer

Sekisui Aerospace; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 91,500 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Sick time

Employee Discounts

Job summary

SEKISUI Aerospace in Renton, WA seeks a Flammability and Material & Process Engineer to ensure FAR 25 compliance and substantiation testing across programs. The engineer reviews designs, specs, and customer requests to develop flammability data and ensures regulatory compliance.

The role develops tests, coordinates DERs for approvals, and manages materials qualification and process updates while supporting TSCA/Reach/ROHS compliance and collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aerospace flammability requirements and materials specifications.
• Experience with flammability testing, substantiation, and certification processes.
• Understanding of TSCA/Reach/ROHS compliance in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings to incorporate flammability and process requirements.
• Develop qualification and flammability tests and substantiation plans.
• Coordinate with flammability DERs for document approvals and testing activities.
• Coordinate and manage all flammability substantiation and certification activities for multiple programs.
• Develop or update manufacturing processes and material specifications.
• Manage obsolescence of materials or qualification of new materials.
• Coordinate with engineering and production for process updates or new qualifications.
• Work with customers or regulatory agencies to ensure TSCA/Reach/ROHS compliance.
• Assist Quality Assurance with process control testing support and statistical data analysis.

Skills

Aerospace knowledge

Flammability engineering

Certification experience

Education

Materials Science Eng

Chemical Eng

Process Eng

Job description

Flammability and Material & Process Engineer

Location(s): Renton, WA

Job Type: Exempt Full-Time

Annual Salary

$91,500 - $130,000 DOE

Benefits

• Medical (free employee‑only coverage and low‑cost options available)
• Dental, Vision, Prescription
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• 8 Paid Holidays plus a week of closed pay during winter break
• 15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time available immediately

Flammability and Material & Process Engineering ensures products and processes comply with FAR 25 flammability and mechanical properties requirements. The Engineer reviews designs, specifications, and customer requests to develop flammability substantiation data, verifies TSCA/Reach/ROHS compliance, and assists lab personnel with test activities.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities

• Review all engineering drawings to consider Flammability and Process requirements
• Develop qualification and flammability tests and substantiation plans
• Coordinate with flammability DERs for document approvals and testing activities
• Coordinate and manage all flammability substantiation and certification activities for multiple programs
• Develop new or update existing manufacturing processes and material specifications
• Manage obsolescence of materials or qualification of new material
• Coordinate with engineering and production for any process updates or new qualifications required
• Work with the customer or regulatory agency in compliance with TSCA/Reach/ROHS
• Assist Quality Assurance with process control testing support and statistical process control data analysis

Preferred Qualification

• Knowledge of the Aerospace Industry and FAA flammability requirements and regulations, aerospace certification, and material & process specifications
• Minimum of 1 year of Aerospace Flammability, Material & Process Engineering, Certification (or equivalent) experience

Education

Bachelor in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Computer Skills

Basic Microsoft Office Suite

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug‑Free workplace. Pre‑employment drug screen required. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People with Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

E‑Verify Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government's E‑Verify program. E‑Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E‑Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E‑Verify, visit the E‑Verify site.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet ITAR export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Pay

SEKISUI Aerospace is required by Washington law to include the salary range for this role when hiring a Washington resident. Pay ranges may be higher or lower for non‑resident WA employees, based on the market data for their region, allowing us to pay employees competitively in different geographic markets.

Please note that the base salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Base salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.