Materials Engineer jobs in Akron, OH

Job Designation

The Principal Engineer - Friction Materials will play a full and active role in the activities and operations of the Friction Materials team with specific responsibilities for the design, manufacturing, review, analysis and/or characterization of both physical and dynamic properties of carbon friction materials and oxidation protection systems.

Job Core Responsibilities

* Review and analyze data while applying data analysis statistics; including characterizing materials using various techniques such as optical and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) microscopy.

* Participate in conceptualizing, planning and executing carbon R&D both in evolutionary and revolutionary stages of development. Including new products and/or improvements to present products as a company project or for a specific customer. This work is both theoretical and experimental in nature.

* Assess data and provide recommendations and approvals.

* Support new program design teams as required.

* Write material processing documents and maintain current processing documents.

* Participate in customer briefings, design reviews, and demonstrations by providing technical assistance and guidance.

* Routine interface with carbon production in various locations.

* Support or direct university research as needed.

* Lead multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Specifications

Education: Bachelor degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Materials Engineering required. Master degree or PhD preferred.

Years' Experience: 8 years of relevant experience in tribology, carbon/carbon processing, carbon oxidation protection or field related to aircraft carbon/carbon brake technology desired.

Skills:

* Background in carbon/carbon composites required.

* Understanding of Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI), high temperature processing and friction wear and tear (tribology) of carbon and carbon oxidation protection systems desired.

* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visual Basic Programming.

* Good communication skills - ability to communicate opinions, ideas, or facts to others in formal or informal environments.

* Registration as a Chartered Engineer (UK) or Professional Engineer (US) desired.

* Continuous Improvement (CI) training/experience desired.

* Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Risk Analysis desired.

* Available to travel as needed (10-15%)

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