Aerospace Materials and Processes Engineering Manager
Aerospace Materials and Processes Engineering Manager
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Position Summary:
KBR is seeking an Aerospace Materials and Processes Engineering Manager to support our SPACE SUIT DESIGN TEAM for KBRs Science and Space division.
The Aerospace Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineering Manager will be responsible to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on the development qualification and support of materials and manufacturing processes for aerospace applications. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in aerospace materials a passion for innovation and a strong leadership background to guide the team through complex projects supporting design production and sustainment efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Technical management experience
- System development lifecycle knowledge/experience
- Knowledge of engineering standards and specifications as well as engineering drawing standards and specifications
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as the ability to operate with situational awareness and to be diplomatic in critical situations
- The ability to demonstrate leadership experience on projects technical and otherwise
- The ability to demonstrate project monitoring and resource prioritization
- The ability to interact across organizations and all levels of personnel
- The ability to train others on materials manufacturing procedures product specifications and properties and testing
- Candidate must be effective at handling multiple tasks flexible and can respond quickly to changes as well as the ability to manage manpower priorities and customer requirements
- Candidate must have the ability to tactfully handle customer(s) (internal and external) as well as personnel issues
- Candidate must be able to handle/control sensitive data (personnel company etc.)
- Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment selection and training performance assessment and work assignments.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Requirements:
- In-depth knowledge of aerospace materials (metals polymers composites coatings) and manufacturing processes (heat treatment welding bonding surface treatments etc.).
- Familiarity with aerospace quality systems materials testing standards and regulatory requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience with failure analysis techniques (e.g. FMEA DFMEA root cause analysis).
- Excellent leadership communication and project management abilities.
- Technical management experience
- System development lifecycle knowledge/experience
- Knowledge of engineering standards and specifications as well as engineering drawing standards and specifications
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as the ability to operate with situational awareness and to be diplomatic in critical situations
Education: Bachelors degree in Materials Science Metallurgical Engineering Chemical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field
Years of Experience: 8 years of experience in aerospace materials and processes engineering with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Masters or PhD in Materials Science Metallurgical Engineering Chemical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- Familiarity with spacesuit architecture
- Familiarity with aerospace quality assurance and procurement systems
Experience working with aerospace project lifecycles
STANDARD KBR REQUIREMENTS:
All of KBRs employees must be team players able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers able to follow safety and quality policies able to follow company programs processes procedures practices requirements goals and addition they must also be organized with good time management skills.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
