Advance Lead Engineer - Disciplinary Engineering & Science Research

Role Overview:

• Lead TRL programs, work with MRL/RRL teams to design, plan, and execute industrialization of materials and coatings systems (e.g. Electroforming, REACh) for both new make and repair through drive project planning, troubleshooting, data analysis, documentation and technical reviews.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in materials engineering (coatings and/or metallic alloys), leading/guiding multiple development programs and material processing initiatives
• Develop and validate new technologies in collaboration with scientists, engineers, and technicians; apply advanced analytics (spectroscopy, microscopy, etc) to understand degradation and repair mechanisms
• Support and coordinate with interfacing organizations such as manufacturing, sourcing, services, global engineering, ATO, and systems engineering
• Provide technical responses and presentations to internal and external customer
• Communicate progress, results, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels; deliver technical presentations to internal/external customers
• Generate IP through invention disclosures and patent applications; stay current on industry trends
• Manage, mentor, and develop junior researchers and technicians; promote best practices, safety, and quality in labs
• Exercise sound judgment to solve complex, cross-functional problems; assess information quality, ask pertinent questions, and propose innovative, data-driven solutions to improve products, processes, and services

Required Qualifications:

• Masters/Ph.D Degree accredited college or university in Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or related discipline

• Experience conducting research and development in aircraft engine technologies in material domain
• Requires specialized knowledge within material coatings, metallic alloys, and material processing
• Experience with advanced analytical techniques, including spectroscopy, microscopy etc..
• Ability to drive projects to completion
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated learner, problem solver