Date Posted:
2023-07-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HOH05: S&IS (Deicing) - Uniontown 1555 Corporate Woods Pky, Uniontown, OH, 44685 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
The Materials Engineering group is the Material Development, Supplier Quality and Sustaining function that assists multiple areas of the business (e.g. Technology development, New Product Introduction, Production, Supply Change, Business Development, Customer Support, etc.) on a daily basis. The Materials Engineering function requires unique skill sets that involve chemistry and chemical engineering having specialties or experience in polymer science, elastomers, urethanes, cements, adhesives, yarns, fabrics, surface technology and joining of metals. The unique blend of materials provides the ice protection performance that has made Goodrich Ice Protection Systems a world leader. The Materials Function is considered a core competency of the Ice Protection and Evacuation BU. The Materials function also supports REACH, RoHS, and EH&S, while creating and maintaining the intellectual property and the trade secrets of material recipes used in Ice Protection Systems.
This role is eligible for relocation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Formulate new materials and optimize existing materials to enhance performance of Ice Protection systems to support New Product Development efforts
- Provide support to the Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sustaining organizations via reformulation or by leading and/or assisting cross-functional teams with troubleshooting activities, materials selection, and process improvements.
- Develop and execute test plans to validate material, process, and design robustness to service-life conditions.
- Plan and facilitate transition of material supplier changes, locations and processing methods.
- Facilitate Design Assurance, Qualification, Materials capability, and First Article Inspection builds.
- Summarize and document test findings in accordance with Collins Aerospace procedures.
- Support Corporate Global Chemical Compliance initiatives, such as REACH and RoHS, by ensuring current and future materials meet or exceed regulations. Reformulate materials as needed for compliance.
Travel:
- 10 – 20%
Basic Qualifications:
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Proven track record of formulation work and process development work in one or more of the following industries: rubber, adhesives, or coatings. Rubber industry experience is preferred.
- Proven track record of polymer, elastomer, or coating material test method development to validate application suitability and long term reliability.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD or Master’s in Chemistry.
- 4 or more years of Industrial Experience.
- Proven track record of utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools (such as DOE and SPC) to drive experiments and decision-making. Familiar with using JMP or Minitab statistical software.
- Proven track record of using DFMEA and PFMEA in order to develop test plans, drive continuous improvement, and problem solving (RRCA).
- Experience with using Materials Analysis techniques (e.g. Tensile testing, DMA, DSC, FTIR, SEM/EDS, TGA, Rheology, etc.) to drive formulation/materials selection work and troubleshooting of Manufacturing or Supplier Quality issues.
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?
Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
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.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
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
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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