Materials and Process (M&P) Manager

Middle River Aerostructure Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k plan

Educational Assistance

Paid Time off

Job summary

ST Engineering MRAS is seeking a Materials & Process (M&P) Manager to lead a diverse team supporting production composites, materials engineering, and R&D/demonstrator development. You will guide material and process robustness across product lifecycles, collaborating with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and external partners.

The role demands strong leadership, experience with composites, and the ability to align R&D with manufacturing readiness while driving cost-effective processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in materials engineering, composite engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• Experience with composite material systems, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership experience including mentoring or managing engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Materials & Process Engineers supporting production programs and R&D/demonstrator development.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and coach engineers; foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Prioritize workload across production support, qualification/approval tasks, and R&D projects.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials/Engineering

Job description

Position Title: Materials and Process (M&P) Manager

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21220

Company Name: STENA

Who YOU are and what YOU can become

ST Engineering MRAS is looking for a Materials & Process (M&P) Manager to lead a diverse team of engineers who support both production composite/materials engineering and R&D / demonstrator development efforts. In this role, you will guide a team responsible for sustaining materials and process engineering across active production programs while also enabling the research, development, and early application of next‑generation composite materials, processes, and manufacturing technologies.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure materials and processes are robust, compliant, cost‑effective, and ready for use across the full product lifecycle—from initial concept through production release.

Who WE are and where WE are going

At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

What YOU will do

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Materials & Process Engineers supporting both production programs and R&D / demonstrator development.


• Recruit, onboard, train, and coach new engineers, fostering technical growth and cross‑functional collaboration.


• Prioritize workload across production support, qualification/approval tasks, R&D projects, and demonstrator milestones.


• Develop clear objectives and maintain accountability for team performance, ensuring on‑time delivery of engineering outputs and issue resolution.

Production Support & Sustaining Engineering

• Oversee material and process engineering support for active production, including composite materials, adhesives, coatings, and metallic processes.


• Ensure compliance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.


• Provide direction on material approvals, deviations, MRB dispositions, and corrective actions.


• Drive process improvements to increase robustness, reduce variability, and support cost‑out initiatives.

R&D, Technology Development & Demonstrators

• Guide new material development projects, including testing, prototyping, and early application of advanced composite systems.


• Oversee specification development and rollout for new materials or processes, coordinating across engineering, quality, production, and suppliers.


• Direct development of composite prototype parts to support demonstrator builds and advanced material use cases.


• Support strategy creation for application of advanced materials and manufacturing technologies.

Cross-functional Integration

• Collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and external research partners.


• Provide technical direction and project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.


• Ensure alignment between R&D efforts and production needs, including qualification pathways and manufacturing readiness.

Technical Ownership & Risk Management

• Maintain awareness of emerging materials, process technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.


• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks associated with new materials, process changes, and production disruptions.


• Oversee testing plans for new composite materials, process capability, and supplier qualification.


• Ensure robust documentation, traceability, and configuration control of material and process specifications.

What YOU must bring to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.


• 6+ years of experience in materials engineering, composite engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field.


• Experience with composite material systems, testing (physical, chemical, mechanical), and manufacturing processes.


• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred, including mentoring or managing engineering staff.


• Strong analytical skill set and familiarity with specification development and material qualification.


• Ability to integrate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions.


• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present technical content to stakeholders.


• Highly organized with strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.


• This position involves access to export‑controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Desired Characteristics

• Background in composite material development, prototyping, and test environments.


• Experience in production support for composite or metallic materials and processes.


• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in time‑constrained environments.


• Creative, adaptable, and proactive with a passion for advancing material technologies.


• Effective communicator across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.


• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.


• Demonstrated ability to lead teams of 5–10 engineers.


• Willingness to travel as required.

At ST Engineering MRAS, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $120,000 to $155,000 per year. ST Engineering MRAS considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date


• Health Flexible Spending Accounts


• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes


• Immediate 401k vesting


• Educational Assistance


• Life Insurance


• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real‑world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571‑771‑0101, or by email at [e-mail].

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.