Advanced Materials and Process Engineer

Acara Solutions seeks an Advanced Materials & Process Engineer for our client in Marion, VA.

• Lead the development of strategic tasks or small projects by applying engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals.
• Support Production Program root cause investigations relating to materials and processes and recommend solutions.
• Support Development Program qualification testing, including writing test plans, supporting on site testing, and writing test reports.
• Support Internal Research and Development projects.
• Understand and interpret the technical, organizational and process aspects of the tasks assigned and relate them to the technical needs of the overall project or organization.
• Plan and execute small projects or task elements within larger projects, organizations, or for groups of projects.
• Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks or small projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.
• Actively identify technical and organizational risks and ensure that they are included in risk mitigation plans.
• Participate in the proposal process including preparation of cost estimates and technical writing.
• Participate in feasibility studies and test new and modified designs.

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Science or Engineering or Technology or Mathematics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with polymer matrix composite manufacturing processes including hand lay-up/autoclave cure, adhesive bonding, and resin transfer molding (RTM).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with developing and writing process specifications and work instructions for composite fabrication operations.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with composites materials testing and qualification methods, both mechanical and thermal.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing new processes, documentation, quality/process controls, and operator training.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• Knowledge of the polymer chemistry of epoxy, bismaleimide (BMI), polyimide, and cyanate ester resins as they relate to the processing of pre-impregnated fabrics and unidirectional tapes commonly used in fiber-reinforced composite structure and adhesive systems.
• Knowledge of chemical surface treatments and processes involved in both electroless plating and electroplating on non-metallic surfaces, photosensitive resist application, and metal etching in an industrial environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications; detail oriented.
• Analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with coatings.

Additional Information:

• Requires an active Secret Clearance.