Senior Materials & Process Engineering Lead

globalhr; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation time

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a senior Materials & Process Engineering Manager to lead the global team supporting interiors products. You will drive materials strategy, oversee qualification and industrialization of composites and finishes, and partner across Design, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve manufacturability and production readiness.

The role emphasizes technically strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on development of engineering capabilities within a

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Deep knowledge of composite materials, resin systems, bonding, cure processes, finishing systems, and qualification/verification methods.
• Proven experience leading teams, developing technical talent, and building engineering capability.
• Demonstrated experience in industrialization, production support, and transitioning technology from development into manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global Materials & Process Engineering team, fostering technical growth, strong collaboration, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Serve as the technical authority for materials, processes, and specifications across interiors product lines, ensuring compliance with aerospace regulatory and customer requirements.
• Oversee development, characterization, and qualification of composite materials, adhesive systems, metallic finishes, and other interior‑related materials.
• Partner closely with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to industrialize new materials and processes, improve manufacturability, and support rate production.
• Drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for material and process‑related nonconformities, ensuring long‑term robustness and performance.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, research institutions, and industry partners to stay ahead of emerging technologies and best practices.
• Champion process optimization, automation opportunities, and documentation improvements to increase efficiency and production readiness.
• Manage resources, project priorities, budgeting, and staffing to ensure team execution aligns with company goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Materials knowledge

Industrialization

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks a senior Materials & Process Engineering Manager to lead the global team supporting interiors products. You will drive materials strategy, oversee qualification and industrialization of composites and finishes, and partner across Design, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve manufacturability and production readiness.

The role emphasizes technically strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on development of engineering capabilities within a