Materials and process engineer
Location
East Hartford, CT | United States
Job description
Hiring for a Materials and Process Engineer to work in an aerospace R&D engineering lab supporting the top aerospace and defense companies in CT. This role is HYBRID in East Hartford, CT. Apply Now!
Description: This position will be working with high temperature composite materials.
- Develop processes for Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) to produce ceramic matrix composites.
- Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to develop new processes and implement new designs into production
- Play an active role in the Integrated Product Team (IPT) process for Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) turbine components
- Create and implement strategies to improve quality and minimize process cost
- Lead the strategy for comprehensive data collection and analysis that will support robust process development for CMCs. This includes establishing methods for data collection, data analysis and data visualization for data-driven decision making
- Lead the advancement of CVI Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and support hardware production for Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) demonstration
- Conduct root cause investigations as required and implement corrective actions
- Identify, investigate and implement new technology to address business goals
- 10% Travel
Additional Skills & Qualifications: - Degree in Engineering discipline with 3.0 GPA or higher preferred. Masters or PHD in Materials Science/ Engineering is a plus
- Experience developing new processes and successful transition to production
- Experience making, testing or analyzing CMCs
- Experience with CVI or CVD processes and equipment
- A working-knowledge of quality and process improvement tools such as Six Sigma and LEAN
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships and exercise influence
- Ability to lead small teams to deliver outstanding results and overcome challenges
- Knowledge and effective practice of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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