Fiber Process Development Engineer

Job Summary

• Provide technical leadership in fiber spinning, fiber processing, polymer processing, and continuous-fiber handling to advance the organization’s fiber technology.
• Lead engineering efforts to develop, improve, and optimize fiber spinning and associated fiber-processing operations.
• Design, specify, evaluate, and modify mechanical and electromechanical equipment used in fiber production and handling.
• Plan, execute, and analyze laboratory-scale process trials to establish and improve process capability, product quality, yield, and repeatability.
• Develop and implement process conditions, operating procedures, and control methods for new and existing equipment.
• Develop, perform, and refine analytical and test methods to characterize polymer precursors, in-process materials, and finished fiber products.
• Develop equipment requirements and technical specifications; support vendor selection; and provide technical oversight of vendor-designed and fabricated equipment.
• Ensure laboratory and equipment readiness through equipment qualification, test-method development, data-quality oversight, and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Document and communicate findings through engineering reports, process documentation, technical summaries, and presentations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Work safely in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in in textile engineering, materials science, polymer science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, composite engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD.  May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Relevant engineering, manufacturing, or process-development experience in fiber spinning, fiber processing, polymer processing, extrusion, continuous-material handling, or related technical manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, operating, or modifying mechanical and electromechanical equipment used in fiber manufacturing or continuous-material processing.
• Experience developing and refining process conditions to achieve product-performance, quality, yield, and reliability objectives.
• Experience troubleshooting complex process, material, and equipment issues in a laboratory, pilot-scale, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with external equipment vendors to define requirements, review designs, support fabrication, and oversee installation, commissioning, or acceptance testing.
• Experience with analytical, physical, and mechanical test methods applicable to polymer precursors, intermediate materials, and finished products.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop test plans, analyze data, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts and results to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in carbon fiber, ceramic fiber, technical fiber, textile fiber, glass fiber, or other continuous-filament manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Experience with fiber transport, handling, winding, unwinding, coating, finishing, or related process equipment.
• Experience with high-temperature materials, advanced composites, or other specialty materials.
• Experience transitioning processes or equipment from laboratory development to pilot-scale or production environments

• Internal Title: Engineer IV
• Experience Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Salary
• Workstyle: Onsite
• Pay Range Low: 99,500
• Pay Range High: 170,750
• Job Category: Engineering
• Travel Percentage Required: 0% - 25%
• Relocation Assistance Provided?: Yes
• Clearance Required?: No
• US Citizenship Required?: Yes
• Employee Referral Bonus Amount: 1000.00