Senior Materials & Processes Engineer - Composites

Description:
As a Materials and Processes Engineer with a focus on Composite Materials with focus on interior structure, you will be responsible for the development and improvement of materials and process specifications to consistently produce components with predictable performance as determined by qualification testing. When exceptions to the defined processes arise, you will provide Quality and Manufacturing with your technical opinion on the impact of these exceptions to the expected performance of the materials, to aid in the appropriate disposition of these non-conformances. In addition, you are responsible for providing the Design team with guidance on the appropriate use of composite materials within a vehicle, considering service requirements, manufacturability, and integration with the rest of the vehicle.
1. Review drawings and part models to ensure the use of appropriate materials with necessary drawing notes for the required manufacturing processes
2. Draft and revise materials and process specifications as needed to produce products with predictable performance
3. Troubleshoot issues which arise in Manufacturing or at Vendors related to deviations from specifications or failure of existing specifications to reliably produce the desired results.
4. Working with team members and leadership, Interact with Manufacturing, Engineering, and other departments for various projects.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related Engineering or Physical Science field from an ABET or equivalent accredited institution.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred in the evaluation or processing of aerospace materials, including composites, and plastics
• Familiarity with composite materials and processes used in the manufacture of composite aircraft structural components including out-of-autoclave processing.
• Experience with materials and process specifications for composite materials
• Knowledge of composite material mechanical testing and physical characterization methods & familiarity with statistical analysis methods of treating test data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong team player

Preferred Skills and Experience
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience preferred in the evaluation of aerospace materials, including composites, and plastics
• Familiarity with composite materials and processes used in the manufacture of composite aircraft structural components including bond preparation, surface treatments, and bonded assemblies
• Familiarity with composite aircraft repair methods & processes, including authoring repair processes
• Experience in authoring / revising materials and process specifications for composite materials and associated processes
• Experience in developing a Design of Experiments for Process Improvement
Physical and/or Additional Requirements
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime as well as weekends when needed.
• Must be able to perform other duties assigned by M&P Manager
• Must be able to travel to supplier to provide necessary technical support as needed (25% Travel expected)






The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE) 
 
Job Number: JPC 14506
Job Location: Tustin, CA
Rate: $75-$79/Hr. DOE
Per Diem: Yes
Overtime: Possible
Duration: 6+ Months - Possibly Longer
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 01/27/2026
Last Updated: 02/19/2026
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Debbie Aubert
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Email: Debbieaubert@thestructurescompany.com
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com
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