Lead, Materials & Process Development - Advanced Composites

ManpowerGroup; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, on behalf of its client, in Rochester, New Hampshire, seeks a Materials & Process Development Team Lead to guide engineers in research and technology initiatives for fiber reinforced composites. The role centers on advancing manufacturing capabilities and supporting customer-funded projects.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in composite engineering, a Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree, CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/CATIA/NX), and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in composite engineering or a related field.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering; advanced degrees are a plus.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for polymer matrix composites.
• Experience with aerospace materials and structures, especially injection and infusion methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers responsible for planning, organizing, and executing internal and customer-funded research and technology projects focused on fiber reinforced composites.
• Oversee development and improvement of composite manufacturing processes, including injection, infusion, and CMC processing techniques.
• Support the introduction of new composite products, processes, and technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Manage procurement of tooling and equipment necessary for advanced composite manufacturing.
• Coordinate material characterization activities through fabrication and testing of composite elements and sub-components.

Skills

Composite engineering experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Project management tools

Job description

ManpowerGroup, on behalf of its client, in Rochester, New Hampshire, seeks a Materials & Process Development Team Lead to guide engineers in research and technology initiatives for fiber reinforced composites. The role centers on advancing manufacturing capabilities and supporting customer-funded projects.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in composite engineering, a Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree, CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/CATIA/NX), and strong project management skills.