Senior Composite Materials Engineer (Aerospace)

Textron Systems; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) company contribution

Employee Discounts

Additional benefits including travel assistance

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Composite Materials professional to support the production of advanced aerospace structures. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or related fields, with 5+ years of experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include developing robust manufacturing processes, troubleshooting defects, and conducting material testing. This is an onsite, full-time position requiring hands-on work in a lab and production environment, offering various benefits to support employee growth.

Qualifications

• Experience scaling processes from development to production.
• Ability to analyze and understand technical drawings and CAD models.
• Knowledge of GD&T and the appropriate tolerances in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate material and design requirements into robust manufacturing processes.
• Conduct hands-on builds and process validation on the shop floor.
• Analyze test data to characterize material properties and drive process improvements.
• Support qualification efforts and investigate defects.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Experience with 3D woven or complex preform architectures

Familiarity with aerospace qualification standards

Knowledge of NDI/NDT methods for composites

Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Experience with CAD software (UG NX)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

5+ years of experience in composites or materials processing manufacturing or R&D environment

Tools

ERP and MRP systems (e.g. Oracle)

PLM systems (e.g. Matrix)

MES systems (e.g. Solumina)

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Composite Materials professional to support the production of advanced aerospace structures. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or related fields, with 5+ years of experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include developing robust manufacturing processes, troubleshooting defects, and conducting material testing. This is an onsite, full-time position requiring hands-on work in a lab and production environment, offering various benefits to support employee growth.