Manager Chemical & Process Laboratory

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

PTO 80 hours

Vacation time 120 hours

Paid holidays 12-13 per year

Parental leave 6 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

On-site clinic

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Manager of Chemical & Process Laboratory to lead a materials engineering team and guide design, development, and production of coatings, finishes, and corrosion protection for rotorcraft components.

The role focuses on developing material specifications, evaluating new processing methods, and ensuring environmental compliance while driving performance metrics and staff growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• Experience with aerospace materials and processing specifications.
• Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.
• Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Drive material and processing decisions for design, procurement, and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality to meet deliveries and reduce rework.
• Provide supplier support for planning reviews and audits.
• Develop environmental compliance strategies for regulations and directives.
• Manage testing and processing methods for CPL materials and chemicals.
• Develop and maintain material and process specifications and qualification testing.
• Maintain performance metrics while ensuring safe working conditions.
• Lead and develop team members and communicate with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Aerospace materials

Material properties

Adhesive bonding

Chemical processes

Corrosion prevention

Hazardous materials

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

BS in Chemistry/Engineering

Job description

Manager Chemical & Process Laboratory (345155)

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Chemical & Processes Engineering

Bring your experience and ideas and help us establish and execute the chemical and processes strategy for new and legacy programs. You will lead a team of materials engineers and engineering technicians to support the life cycle of design, development, production, and assembly relating to structural and non-structural rotorcraft components involving coatings, sealants, surface preparation for bonding and corrosion protection, auto identification, and electroforming of parts. This role is an integral part of the team, providing materials design guidance and part finishing requirements, executing research and evaluation of new materials & processing methods, and developing and maintaining material and process specifications. The chemical and processes team drives the product based environmental compliance strategy, focusing on both substance identification and data capture and usage of environmentally preferred products. This team has extensive laboratory space and capability for materials testing and evaluation, including receiving inspection, materials characterization, and aircraft material qualification.

What you’ll be doing as a Manager

Drive technical decisions on material and processing applications for design, procurement, and manufacturing (internal and supplier) in the Chemical Processes discipline (finishes, coatings, surface preparation, etc).

Collaborate with and influence Manufacturing and Quality processes to ensure company level objectives for meeting deliveries and reducing cost of rework and repair. Includes participation in Operations Facility and Metrics meetings, Quality Corrective Action Board, and Safety Review Boards.

Provide supplier support for frozen planning review, supplier audits, vendor process development, supplier letters of disclosure (SLOD), and vendor issues.

Drive Product-Based Environmental Compliance strategy and develop solutions to ensure compliance with evolving regulations and global directives. Facilitate qualification and implementation of environmentally favorable materials and products. Collaborate with Textron Business units. Communication strategy to program teams.

Manage and develop testing and processing methods for new and existing and CPL materials/chemicals as required to meet aerospace certification and quality requirements.

Develop and maintain M&P specifications and other command media; execute associated qualification and compliance testing.

Develop and maintain performance metrics that drive execution while maintaining safe working conditions, exceeding customer requirements, and enabling personnel growth and talent development.

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in chemicals and processes in the aerospace industry.

Knowledge in material properties, test methods, failure modes; adhesive bonding; chemical processes, organic and inorganic finishes, corrosion prevention; and/or hazardous material management.

Ability to prioritize work, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrated team and project leadership.

Excellent communicator, must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, and brief leaders/customers.

Candidate must work well in a team environment, be action/results oriented, and demonstrate team and project leadership ability

What you need to be successful

We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or other related Engineering discipline

Experience with aerospace industry materials and processing specifications and regulatory requirements

Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.

Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

Skills You Bring To this Role

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in chemicals and processes in the aerospace industry.

Knowledge in material properties, test methods, failure modes; adhesive bonding; chemical processes, organic and inorganic finishes, corrosion prevention; and/or hazardous material management.

Ability to prioritize work, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrated team and project leadership.

Excellent communicator, must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, and brief leaders/customers.

Candidate must work well in a team environment, be action/results oriented, and demonstrate team and project leadership ability

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

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