Contract Professionals, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Advanced Materials & Process Engineer
Marion, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$55.35/hr - $64.28/hr
5+ years expContract Professionals, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Materials & Process Engineer specializing in composites to support cutting-edge materials development for mission-critical defense programs. This role involves leading engineering tasks, supporting production investigations, and driving qualification testing for advanced composite systems.
ConsultingHuman Resources
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead development of strategic tasks or small engineering projects
Support production program root-cause investigations related to materials and processes; recommend corrective actions
Develop test plans, support on-site testing, and generate test reports for qualification activities
Support internal R&D efforts on composite materials and processes
Interpret technical, organizational, and process requirements and align them to overall project needs
Plan and execute small projects or task elements within larger engineering efforts
Deliver assigned engineering tasks on time and within budget
Identify technical and organizational risks and include them in mitigation plans
Contribute to proposals, including cost estimates and technical content
Participate in feasibility studies and testing of new or modified designs
Occasional travel up to 10%
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3+ years
Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable timeframe
U.S. citizenship required
Experience with polymer matrix composite manufacturing (hand lay-up/autoclave cure, adhesive bonding, RTM)
Understanding of polymer chemistry for epoxy, BMI, polyimides, and cyanate ester resin systems
Experience writing process specs and work instructions for composite fabrication
Experience with composite materials testing—mechanical and thermal
Knowledge of chemical surface treatments, electroless/electroplating on non-metallic substrates, photoresist processes, and industrial etching
Experience implementing new processes, documentation, quality controls, and training operators
Strong interpretation of engineering drawings/specs; highly detail oriented
Analytical problem-solving ability
Preferred
Coatings experience a plus
Benefits
Competitive pay
Strong benefits
Opportunities for professional growth within CPI
Company
Contract Professionals, Inc.
Contract Professionals is a staffing and recruiting company that provides aerospace, automotive, and defense staffing services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase