R3765362 (V) Staff Engineer - Aircraft Failure Analysis SPB3/LPB1

Job Description:

Bachelors/ Master’s Degree in Metallurgy, Materials science, Materials engineering with 8+ Years of experience
Experience into materials, processes, applications and failure modes, Material Characterization

Job Description Summary

The Staff Engineer – Failure Investigations for Engineering Material System organization provides direction and assistance to the work group in order to meet assigned objectives. In this role you will work both independently and with various teams to meet commercial engine program objectives and external customer expectations. Additionally, the person may be involved with development of new materials to help Aerospace. The person will be involved in failure investigations of components.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver on providing failure investigations support for commercial engines in service, which will include investigating root cause of field events, shop findings along with supporting manufacturing and repair shops
• Provide necessary materials support for mechanical and environmental material testing requirements.
• Provide necessary materials support with development of new and alternate materials
• Partner with design and systems organizations for investigations
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Foster and inspire a collaborative work style and display team-oriented behaviour with a proactive example of communication internally and externally
• Remain current in the state of the art within own technical specialty for new products introduction activity, performance improvements, cost reductions and problem resolutions
• Provide engineering support, within one’s specialty, to teams working on performance, cost reduction, problem resolutions and quality initiatives
• Make recommendations after analysis of the data using quality tools
• Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company
• Function as program manager when appropriate
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers, engagement in DB activities and standard work. Develop and implement training modules as necessary

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors/ Master’s Degree in Metallurgy, Materials science, Materials engineering, manufacturing or closely related technical field from an accredited college or university
• Deep understanding of materials, processes, applications and failure modes.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in an engineering position for candidates with Bachelors degree, 4 years for candidates with Masters degree
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Aviation / Automotive / Aerospace materials and applications investigations

 Desired Characteristics

• Experience in Aircraft engine component failure analysis and investigation, understanding failure mode, fleet wide implications and corrective actions
• Proven track records of technical depth in one or multiple areas in materials engineering / materials & process applications
• Strong leadership skills and experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Networking and ability to coherently work in a team environment.
• Experience in working in ISO17025/NADCAP accredited facility will be added plus