Senior Technical Engineer

Job ID

33403

Senior Technical Engineer

Regular

Tempe - AZ, United States of America (https : / / www.google.com / maps / place / Tempe - AZ,United States of America) My candidate profile

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Job Summary :

Principal technical interface with our customers. Promote CDM / Syensqo products and technologies and articulate value propositions to customers. Advise customers on materials and process selections. Provide the voice of the customer for internal functions. Lead concept development activities for new opportunities coupling material-process design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Support advanced projects and concept development activities

Provide field technical support to major aerospace OEM and subcontractors for new and legacy programs.

Lead and support projects requiring material manufacturing, prototyping, and part builds from thermoset prepregs, thermoplastics, adhesives, primers, and surfacing films with processes including autoclave, out-of-autoclave, press-molding, resin infusion.

Identify and lead resolution of material issues in aerospace composite shops. Act as the "Voice of the Customer" to liaise with the greater part of CDM / Syensqo to affect a mutually acceptable resolution.

Advise customers on processing and properties of CDM / Syensqo products. Ability to support trade studies to differentiate between and provide recommendations on product options and selection based on customer parts & applications. Contact levels will range from shop floor mechanics to senior management in procurement, engineering, research / development, quality, and manufacturing areas.

Identify potential new applications for CDM / Syensqo products and support Account Managers in capturing new business, assessing market trends, developing business cases, and evaluating competitor's materials. Identify and foster new processes for material deposition, forming, and curing to support technology adoption on aerospace platforms.

Accompany customers as needed on CDM / Syensqo site audits and visits, leading where required.

Support and / or lead targeted projects in CDM / Syensqo or customer shops. Areas include product configuration, capability, cost reductions, problem solving, Lean manufacturing, etc.

Support characterization and producibility studies of new material developments

Comprehend business line strategies to establish objectives and customer touch points at assigned accounts.

Support coordination of conformance and specification issues between CDM / Syensqo plants and Key Customer Procurement and Specification Custodians.

Provide support for customers outside the targeted region as appropriate.

Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on one or more aspects of composite part manufacture.

Support simulation analysis and development for composite part manufacturing and structural performance

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Required :

Bachelor's degree minimum (in relevant Engineering or Material Science discipline)

Minimum 8 years demonstrated work experience including : problem solving, technical presentations, project management, relationship building, and identification of new opportunities.

Knowledge of and experience in the use of composites in US Air Force, US Naval and Army applications; undersea, surface, vehicles, munitions, and others key areas

Knowledge of aerospace composite part fabrication. Part fabrication experience preferred.

Experience resolving product and process capability issues in composite part applications.

Understanding of the US Air Force, US Navy, US Army and other Non-Aerospace composites business industry including OEMs, their suppliers, various programs, aerospace quality systems, composite testing requirements, statistical process control and capability, etc.

Understanding of the aerospace industry including OEMs, their suppliers, various programs, aerospace quality systems, composite testing requirements, statistical process control and capability, etc.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety conscious and works in a safe manner.

A self-starter, positive "can-do" attitude, detail oriented. Takes initiative in solving work-related problems.

Driven towards action, goals, and results - with the desire to learn, grow, and influence others to excel.

High attention to detail and demonstrates a sense of urgency.

Ability to translate technical requirements into business terms to drive decisions.

Flexible to changing demands, priorities, and work practices.

Ability to work effectively with other team members.

Knowledge of composite materials and related manufacturing processes (prepreg, resin infusion, thermoplastics, thermosets, and others)

Knowledge in adhesives, coatings, and primers used in metal and composite laminates.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.

Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management in both verbal and written forms. Can communicate / demonstrate well-defined and documented technical information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Analysis of Physical Demands :

Key (Based on typical week) :

N = Never

R = Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)

O = Occasional (1% - 33% of time)

F = Frequent (34% - 66% of time)

C = Constant (over 66% of time)

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

Lifting / Carrying

Twisting / Turning

Under 10 lbs

Reach over shoulder

11-20 lbs

Reach over head

21-50 lbs

Reach outward

51-100 lbs

Climb

Over 100 lbs

Crawl

Kneel

Pushing / Pulling

Squat

Under 10lbs

Sit

11-20 lbs

Walk-Normal Surfaces

21-50 lbs

Walk-Uneven Surfaces

51-100 lbs

Walk-Slippery Surfaces

Over 100 lbs

Stand

Bend

Driving

Talk

Automatic Trans

Listen

Standard Trans

Other

Keyboard / Ten Key

Computer Monitor

Handling (grasping, holding)

Repetitive Motion - Hands

Repetitive Motion - Feet

Special Requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government personnel security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Position may require travel up to 30% - 50%.

Preferred location is to home office as possible

Limitations and Disclaimer

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments. [Exempt Language : If this position is classified as exempt meaning more than 50% of the employee's time is spent performing exempt job duties consistent with this job description. If the employee finds the actual job duties change from those described herein so the employee is not performing exempt duties more than 50 % of the time, the employee must immediately inform management.] To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You will get :

Competitive salary and benefits package

The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $124,560 to $155,700 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and / or other incentives.

16, or more, weeks of maternity / paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

Training platform for all employees

Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Essential :

Applicants must be eligible to work in the US by either holding US Citizenship, a US Green card holder, or has obtained a license to work in an ITAR environment through the affiliated government agencies. Position may now or in the future require the handling of ITAR controlled information, customer proprietary information, and confidential documents. For positions requiring the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government personnel security clearance, U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

About us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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