Materials and Process Engineer
About this role
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Torrance, CA 90505Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $105,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayRobinson 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
QualificationsREQUIRED 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
Company at a glance
Robinson Helicopter Company was founded in 1973 by Frank Robinson, whose
vision was to produce the world’s highest quality, most reliable helicopters in the most efficient, cost effective way possible. Robinson introduced the two-place piston powered R22 in 1979. The affordable, personal-type design quickly made helicopter ownership accessible to a broader audience and changed the face of general aviation. Today, the company’s top sellers are its R44 and R66 helicopters, respectively. To date, Robinson Helicopter Company has produced more than 13,000 helicopters.
Robinson puts great emphasis on research and development, continually making
improvements and offering new technology. Among its latest introductions are a cargo hook for the R66 and an autopilot designed specifically for helicopters.
Robinson manufactures, assembles, inspects, and flight tests all of its helicopters at its Torrance, California factory. To ensure the highest quality and to maximize efficiency, the company manufactures a large percentage of parts in house and
employs a highly skilled workforce. Robinson also offers monthly pilot safety and maintenance courses at the factory that attract a global audience.
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