Materials and Process Engineer

Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50-year history of providing affordable helicopters for a wide range of applications. Robinson is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

The Materials Engineer is a member of the engineering team who is responsible for materials aspects of engineering, manufacturing, and continued operations safety.  This role is a hands-on role working closely with other engineers to ensure that material selection, processing, manufacturing, and maintenance allow our products meet customer needs, safety requirements, and quality expectations

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and test materials to determine their suitability for specific applications including mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and manufacturability.  
• Advise on material selection for product design based on design requirements, performance specifications, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective production while maintaining product quality.
• Design test plans and conducting material testing evaluate suitability for specific applications.
• Investigate material or process-related failures and provide solutions to materials related problems
• For issues within service aircraft, conducts investigations to determine root cause and proposes resolutions including design, process, material or specification changes.  
• Prepare technical reports, material specifications, and process documentation to support product development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Stay up to date on new materials, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to improve materials and processes and enhance product performance.
• Implement engineering changes to existing designs to address field issues, manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence and qualification, and product improvements.
• Reviews, researches, and conducts analysis leading to disposition of Material Review Records (MRRs).
• Ensure issues which may affect flight safety are prioritized
• Propose changes to reduce the occurrence MRRs.
• Validate that materials meet customer expectations, design objectives, and the requirements of 14 CFR Part 27.
• Interface with suppliers to identify solutions to problems, establish requirements, and ensure requirements are satisfied.
• Maintain a presence on the factory floor and repair station to ensure rapid engineering response to issues
• Report project status, schedules, and risks
• Develop processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the work

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Research and test materials to determine their suitability for specific applications including mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and manufacturability.  
• Advise on material selection for product design based on design requirements, performance specifications, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective production while maintaining product quality.
• Design test plans and conducting material testing evaluate suitability for specific applications.
• Investigate material or process-related failures and provide solutions to materials related problems
• For issues within service aircraft, conducts investigations to determine root cause and proposes resolutions including design, process, material or specification changes.  
• Prepare technical reports, material specifications, and process documentation to support product development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Stay up to date on new materials, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to improve materials and processes and enhance product performance.
• Implement engineering changes to existing designs to address field issues, manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence and qualification, and product improvements.
• Reviews, researches, and conducts analysis leading to disposition of Material Review Records (MRRs).
• Ensure issues which may affect flight safety are prioritized
• Propose changes to reduce the occurrence MRRs.
• Validate that materials meet customer expectations, design objectives, and the requirements of 14 CFR Part 27.
• Interface with suppliers to identify solutions to problems, establish requirements, and ensure requirements are satisfied.
• Maintain a presence on the factory floor and repair station to ensure rapid engineering response to issues
• Report project status, schedules, and risks
• Develop processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the work

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in a related engineering field.
• Previous experience conducting Post Production, Product Support, and Manufacturing engineering activities 
• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or ODA Unit Member (UM).

Pay Range: $105,000 - 160,000 annually