Associate Director of Materials & Process Technology (Onsite)
On-siteRiverside, California, United States
Job Summary
Own and execute long-term strategic direction for the Advanced Structures materials engineering and testing organization, aligning objectives with business strategy and manufacturing needs. Develop and implement short- and mid-term operational plans to optimize material performance, manufacturability, and supplier capability across multiple sites. Lead the recommendation and implementation of improved processes, policies, and standards while supporting troubleshooting of manufacturing process issues through deep materials and process expertise. Manage and grow a team of engineers by developing talent and fostering professional growth, ensuring strong coordination with internal and external stakeholders on materials and manufacturing strategies.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Person status (lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, U.S. national, refugee, or asylee)
- Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- Minimum 12 years prior relevant experience (if holding a STEM degree)
- Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 10 years of experience
- Previous leadership responsibilities in materials and/or manufacturing engineering environments in aerospace or similarly regulated manufacturing industries
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams supporting production, operations, or design engineering
- Previous experience solving manufacturing technical problems, leading investigations, and implementing systemic improvements
- Onsite work location (US-CA-RIVERSIDE)
- U.S.-based role location
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with composite materials and structural adhesives, including their manufacturing processes, specification documentation, and application in part production
- Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders
- Skilled in assessing and optimizing materials, processes, tooling, and specifications, including reviewing subcontractor procedures and supporting resolution of manufacturing issues
- Experience implementing digital material specifications, including converting legacy standards to digital formats and deploying them across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams from concept through high-rate production
- Background in materials failure analysis, composite structures, metallic and thermal processing, material behavior evaluation, and production support
- Experience developing material design allowables and leading certification and qualification activities for aircraft composite products
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