Lead Materials & Process Engineer - Composites

Albany International; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International in Rochester, NH is seeking a technical leader for its Research and Development organization. The role focuses on sustaining world-class technical competency and driving the development of advanced materials and manufacturing processes for composite parts.

You will mentor teams, lead verification and validation activities, and shape plans to mature key technologies while collaborating across functions to support business development and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead initiatives to sustain world-class technical competency in the R&D organization.
• Identify advanced technologies for business development and monitor industry trends.
• Contribute to key programs, including strategic materials and manufacturing process initiatives.
• Evaluate alternate materials for 3D woven/molded composites.
• Identify processes that complement or expand fabrication at AEC.
• Develop plans to mature identified technologies.
• Provide mentoring and leadership; assess competencies and training needs.
• Lead design verification/validation and testing of new products.
• Establish material characterization and qualification plans per FAA/EASA expectations.
• Design, source, and procure equipment for new composites.
• Lead or support funded projects from idea to completion; lead small teams.
• Evaluate computational models and experiments to assess performance.
• Develop quotations, cost models, and trade studies for BD.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews.

Job description

Albany International in Rochester, NH is seeking a technical leader for its Research and Development organization. The role focuses on sustaining world-class technical competency and driving the development of advanced materials and manufacturing processes for composite parts.

You will mentor teams, lead verification and validation activities, and shape plans to mature key technologies while collaborating across functions to support business development and capital projects.