Date Posted:

2023-05-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HWA32: US124-Everett (Commando), WA 11404 Commando Road , Everett, WA, 98204 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Responsible for identifying, down-selecting, qualifying, and documenting within the applicable specifications of materials & processes which offer cost / weight / quality improvements to the composite products we engineer for use within the aircraft interior. In addition, there will also be a requirement to providing technical support to internal and external composite manufacturing facilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support initiatives to identify and develop new or improved materials/processes/fabrication and assembly techniques, and associated data development for the design, manufacture and certification of composite panels.
• Conduct qualification of composite components and structures, and allowable activities for the composite panels and structures.
• Collaborate with the Integrated Product Team on new programs/products to ensure all appropriate deliverables are achieved on time and the product developed satisfies all production requirements.
• Create, revise and review project-related Statements of Work, Material and Process Specifications, test and qualification documents, design data and qualification/substantiation data.
• Assesses industry trends and opportunities for new technologies and implements investigative research and development initiatives to advance competitive designs.
• Support the bid process for new programs through process selection, the development of recurring and non-recurring costs and identify tooling requirements.
• Works with Business Development to meet customers product needs through innovation and problem solving.
• Identify, support, and implement cost saving, quality improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Support the activities related to material review board and engineering change analysis.
• Lead root cause and corrective action problem solving projects in a team environment.
• Contribute to the culture of continuous improvement within the department.
• Any other duties as required to support business needs.

Key Attributes

• Technical Expertise: recognized subject matter expert in their field or discipline of materials science and engineering, composites, and plastics.
• Results and Execution: consistently delivers against goals and objectives through managing risk and monitoring progress.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: make quality business decisions based on facts and implement effective corrective & preventative actions which are in line with business requirements.
• Project Management and Organizational Skills: planning and supervision skills to appropriately organize resources to meet team or project deadlines.
• Communication Skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to forge strong working relationships, influence and ensure buy-in at all levels to deliver program and strategic objectives.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Material Science (or related) and a minimum of five years’ working or research experience within the area of composites
• Advanced degree in Engineering or Material Science (or related) and a minimum of three years’ working or research experience within the area of composites
• In the absence of a degree in Engineering or Material Science (or related) a minimum of nine years’ working or research experience within the area of composites

Preferred Requirements

• A minimum of three years working or research experience in material characterization and mechanical testing.
• A minimum of two years’ working or three years’ research experience with material qualification and the generation of design allowable.
• A minimum of three years’ working experience in composite honeycomb sandwich panels gained within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of two years working or research experience in aerospace certification.
• A minimum of one years working or research experience in the flammability of materials.

Collins Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

If you are interested in this role, please complete an online application form. Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis.

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Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance         
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

The salary range for this role is 75,000 USD - 161,000 USD; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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