Lead Materials Engineer

Lead Materials Engineer

Unison is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world. As a Lead Materials Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving material selection and manufacturing process development for aerospace and industrial components. You will collaborate closely with design teams, manufacturing operations, and suppliers to ensure optimal material performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Your expertise will be essential in developing and refining processes, conducting failure analyses, solving complex engineering challenges, and implementing solutions that enhance product quality and efficiency. By championing continuous improvement and innovation, you will help shape the future of advanced technologies in aerospace and industrial applications.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plans and conducts material and process development programs to improve performance and producibility of general materials (metals and polymers) and their related processes. These include composites of multiple materials to enhance functionality. Site Special Process Owner for these manufacturing activities.
• Directs verification and performance testing of general materials using industry standard ASTM test methods and performance evaluations in products.
• Assists manufacturing in the identification, installation and development of process parameters for all internal materials-based product manufacturing equipment. Works with manufacturing to define necessary tooling and fixtures needed for specific part manufacture.
• Assists in the preparation and review of materials-based part or potting and associated tool drawings; prepares engineering and process specification; documents results of technical activities in formal technical reports.
• Directs and assists in root cause problem solving activities conducted to resolve manufacturing and field service performance problems related to general materials.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with years of experience (or high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of experience in materials science, design engineering, manufacturing processes, and/or general engineering).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in materials science, design engineering, manufacturing processes, and/or general engineering.

Desired Characteristics:

• Aerospace experience preferred. Electronics Industry experience will be given special consideration.
• Broad Knowledge of standard materials selection and manufacturing processes and material testing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

The base pay range for this position is $90,800 - $112,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time -off for vacation or illness.