Senior Materials Process Engineer - LMI Aerospace

WHO ARE WE


Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 12 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.




Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.


POSITION SUMMARY


We are currently seeking a Senior Materials and Process Engineer. Working under the supervision of a project manager, engineering manager, supervisor, or lead, the Senior Materials and Process Engineer will work with the Engineering team to ensure successful integration of product requirements between design/stress, manufacturing, quality/test and product maintenance organizations. The Senior Materials and Process Engineer will work both independently as well as part of a team to ensure the systematic conversion of customer requirements into product solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints throughout the value stream.




ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES


The Senior Materials and Process Engineer will receive instructions on task specifications and process design constraints and will be expected to utilize experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks in the following areas:



+ Work closely with Engineering team to perform technical product requirements identification and analysis


+ Assist in problem-solving, troubleshooting and/or development of various processes or technologies


+ Assist in trade studies during product development and producibility evaluations


+ Assist team in the coordination of product development, configuration management and operations to ensure requirements are properly decomposed, integrated into product definition and capable of flowing seamlessly through the value stream


+ Under guidance from team leader, serve as program interface with customer and certification authorities regarding product test requirements


+ Drive development and creation of control standards, work instructions, test plans, and engineering reports.


+ Assist engineering team responsible for product test fixture concepts, design, and fabrication


+ Assist with product Certification Test execution


+ Review engineering dataset releases in accordance with pre-established guidelines to ensure design intent is conveyed using model-based definition and PDM systems


+ Review and advise for wet chemical processes, anodize, and painting applications


+ Provide review and support to heat treatment operations


+ Performs other duties as required.





EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES



+ Requires a BSME, BSCE, BSAE, or a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and a minimum of 4-8 years of experience in the Aerospace Industry or in a related field.


+ Preferred working knowledge of:


+ CATIA V5, PDM systems and MS Office products.


+ Standard tooling and flexible tooling concepts




+ Requires familiarity with basic and advanced quality system requirements


+ Requires travel for minimum of 25% of work time to support additional sites within Sonaca North America





PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTES



+ Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time


+ Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud


+ Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection


+ May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pound





WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?


We take care of our people.



+ 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution


+ Competitive wages


+ Paid holidays


+ Paid time off


+ Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance


+ Short-term disability


+ Long-term disability


+ Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources


+ Wellness program


+ Tuition assistance


+ Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions







This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time.




Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America‘s Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.




Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.




Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veterans Employer




NOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS


It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates (“LMI Aerospace”).


This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.




Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.




Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email info@sonaca-na.com.