M&P Engineer

Albany International Corp.; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corp. in Rochester, NH seeks a senior engineering leader to advance composite preforming processes and textile-based manufacturing methods.

You will lead design, verification, and validation of new materials, technologies, fabrication methods, and test programs. Qualifications include a BS in Engineering with textiles/composites focus, 10 years of experience in composites, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Textiles, Composites, Mechanical) and advanced degree desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of composites manufacturing experience, preferably in textile/weaving environments.
• Experience designing and developing composite structures, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel composite preforming processes using weaving, tufting, braiding, fiber placement, and related textile-based manufacturing methods.
• Innovate with 2D/3D woven textiles, unidirectional fabrics, and multi-material preforms.
• Lead the design, verification, and validation of new materials, products, technologies, fabrication methods, and test programs.
• Identify opportunities for improving existing processes in collaboration with manufacturing engineering.
• Assess cost/benefit of proposed improvements and implement approved changes.
• Monitor industry technologies and identify new techniques beneficial to AEC operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer technical staff and represent AEC professionally.
• Provide technical updates, presentations, and communications to stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical mentor and leader within the engineering organization.
• Support technology road‑mapping and organizational process improvement initiatives.
• Support proposal development and quotation activities for new business opportunities.
• Update quotations throughout project lifecycle based on scope changes.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Statistical tools

Leadership

Education

BS in Engineering (Textiles, Composites, Mechanical)

Advanced degree desirable

Tools

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Fibersim

NedGraphics

TexGen

EAT

Minitab

MATLAB

Python

Job description

• Develop novel composite preforming processes using weaving, tufting, braiding, fiber placement, and related textile-based manufacturing methods.


• Innovate with 2D/3D woven textiles, unidirectional fabrics, and multi-material preforms.


• Lead the design, verification, and validation of new materials, products, technologies, fabrication methods, and test programs.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Technology Development

• Develop novel composite preforming processes using weaving, tufting, braiding, fiber placement, and related textile-based manufacturing methods.


• Innovate with 2D/3D woven textiles, unidirectional fabrics, and multi-material preforms.


• Lead the design, verification, and validation of new materials, products, technologies, fabrication methods, and test programs.

Process & Manufacturing Support

• Identify opportunities for improving existing processes in collaboration with manufacturing engineering.


• Assess cost/benefit of proposed improvements and implement approved changes.


• Monitor industry technologies and identify new techniques beneficial to AEC operations.

Customer & Functional Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer technical staff and represent AEC professionally.


• Provide technical updates, presentations, and communications to stakeholders.

Leadership & Organizational Support

• Serve as a technical mentor and leader within the engineering organization.


• Support technology road‑mapping and organizational process improvement initiatives.

Business Development & Program Support

• Support proposal development and quotation activities for new business opportunities.


• Update quotations throughout project lifecycle based on scope changes.

Shift

Day

Experience/Education/Skills

Qualifications & Characteristics

Education & Experience

• BS in Engineering (Textiles, Composites, Mechanical preferred); advanced degree desirable.


• Minimum 10 years of composites manufacturing experience, preferably in textile/weaving environments.

Technical Expertise

• Expertise in textile-based composite manufacturing and equipment.


• Experience designing and developing composite structures, materials, and manufacturing processes.


• Understanding of composite materials, mechanical behavior, structural testing, and industry specifications.


• Knowledge of process control tools (root cause analysis, SPC, process qualification).

Tools & Software

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Experience with textile design tools (Fibersim, NedGraphics, TexGen, EAT).


• Experience with statistical tools (Minitab, MATLAB, Python).

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities with excellent communication skills.


• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and statistical data.


• Highly action-oriented with strong decision-making and customer focus.

Certifications & Eligibility

• Six Sigma certification preferred.


• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.


• Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.