Materials & Process Engineer; Structural Bonding

• Full-time

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Supernal to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities:
Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name:
Supernal

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities.

We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

The Materials & Process Engineer applies their technical knowledge and expertise in structural bonding to support components across our vehicle. This role works toward building and implementing conventional and novel materials and process solutions while working with our partners to ensure delivered hardware that meets requirements that leads to the certification and production of new AAM vehicles. This position collaborates with all Engineering verticals & Supply Chain teams during the design process.

This position will be required to work on-site 5 days a week.

• Author material specifications and process specifications that support manufacturing & ensure quality
• Evaluate materials across the vehicle to satisfy design requirements
• Support test plan execution for composites and structural bonding, method development, materials characterization, allowable generation, and design validation
• Author test reports and other summaries to communicate information to the broader engineering team
• Participate in design reviews for hardware components/assemblies
• Support supplier selection, development, qualifications, and ongoing evaluations
• Support the manufacture of hardware both in-house and at suppliers
• Participate in industry working groups, standards bodies, and relevant technical conferences and symposia to maintain awareness of technology developments & regulatory trends across academia and industry
• May require up to 25% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field required
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience working with technicians
• Experience developing a Design of Experiments plan
• Experience running and analyzing data from analytical materials characterization equipment
• Technical knowledge in one or more of the areas of: adhesives, composites, structural bonding
• Hands on experience with composite layup and bonding
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (CATIA, Solid Works, NX, or similar)
• Familiarity with statistical software, including Minitab, JMP, or similar
• Knowledge of CMH-17, SAE, ASTM, and other standard bodies
• Proficiency in writing R&D work instructions and documentation of R&D work
• Proficiency MS Office Suite tools such as Word, Excel, Project & Visio
• Understanding of a “First Principles” approach to problem solving
• Proactive and efficient delivery of communication and follow-up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work in a timely manner

• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color,…