Senior Composite Materials & Process Engineer

General Plastics & Composites LP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Composites Materials Science & Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, qualification, optimization, and production of composite materials and manufacturing processes. This hybrid role bridges material science and manufacturing engineering, ensuring composite products meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability requirements.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve product performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related engineering field.
• 2+ years of experience in composites/manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of polymer matrix composites and fabrication methods.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with manufacturing documentation, process controls, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and support the selection of composite materials, including carbon fiber, fiberglass, aramid fibers, core materials, adhesives, and resin systems.
• Develop, document, and update material specifications, standards, and qualification requirements.
• Perform material testing and characterization to verify mechanical, thermal, and environmental performance.
• Review supplier-provided material data and support material qualification and approval processes.
• Works with diverse materials including metals, plastics, composites, and semi-conductors to meet design, mechanical, and performance criteria.
• Assess material alternatives by comparing performance, manufacturability, availability, and cost to recommend the most suitable solution for each application.
• Support the evaluation, qualification, and implementation of new materials and advanced composite technologies to improve product performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams in engineering, quality, and operations to ensure successful integration of material solutions.
• Develop, document, and improve composite manufacturing processes.
• Establish process specifications, manufacturing instructions, and quality requirements.
• Support manufacturing methods including: Hand layup, Compression molding, Autoclave curing, Composite assembly and bonding.

Skills

Materials science knowledge

Composite materials

Manufacturing engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related engineering field

Job description

The Composites Materials Science & Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, qualification, optimization, and production of composite materials and manufacturing processes. This hybrid role bridges material science and manufacturing engineering, ensuring composite products meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability requirements.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve product performance and