M&P Engineer

Job Description

**++Job Responsibilities:++**

* Identify and lead initiatives to enable and sustain world class technical competency and proficiency of the Research and Development organization as needed to meet company goals.
* Identify advanced technologies and applications for potential business development. Stay abreast of industry trends in technology development and best practices, participate in relevant industry events.
* Contribute tactical effort to specific programs as required. Significant effort is expected for key strategic programs such as:

* Identify and evaluate alternate materials for use in 3D woven/molded composite structures.
* Identify manufacturing processes that will complement those currently in use at AEC or will expand the range of components which can be fabricated at AEC.
* Establish plans for maturing the technologies identified.

* Provide mentoring and technical leadership; assist in the assessment of technical competencies of the organization, identify skills and training needs and assist in developing and executing plans to address them.
* Collaborate and lead as necessary the design verification and validation process of new products, including material and component testing.
* Establish material characterization and qualification plans in line with certification agencies expectations (e.g., FAA,EASA).
* Design, source, and procure equipment and tooling needed to support new composite parts and manufacturing processes.
* Lead and/or support internally funded, customer funded, and capital expenditure projects from idea phase (project creation) through completion. Must have ability to lead small working team on dedicated project.
* Evaluate the results of computational models and experiments to assess the performance of processes, materials and structures.
* Develop quotations, cost models, and trade studies in support of various business development activities.
* Participate in key customer visits, program team meetings, and activities related to engineering/technical elements of various programs.