Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose-we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress-is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.
We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.
We are looking for:
- Customer Engineering is seeking an experienced composite engineer with a background in part lay up and problem resolution to bolster the growth in southern California and the southwest. Aircraft part building experience is desired.
- The individual must show their ability to solve problems on their own and communicate with all levels.
- Principal technical interface with our customers.
- Promote Solvay products and technologies and articulate value propositions to customers.
- Advise customers on materials and process selections.
- Provide the voice of the customer for internal functions.
- Lead concept development activities for new opportunities coupling material-process design.
We count on you for:
- Safety conscious and works in a safe manner.
- A self-starter, positive “can-do” attitude, detail-oriented. Takes initiative in solving work-related problems.
- Driven towards action, goals, and results. Has the desire to learn, grow, and influenceothers to excel.
- Has a high attention to detail and demonstrates a sense of urgency.
- Ability to translate technical requirements into business terms to drive decisions.
- Flexible to changing demands, priorities, and work practices.
- Ability to work effectively with other team members.
- Knowledge of composite materials and related manufacturing processes (prepreg,resin infusion, thermoplastics, thermosets, and others)
- Knowledge in adhesives, coatings, and primers used in metal and composite laminates.
- Experience with composite material related testing protocols and standards such as ASTM, CMH-17, SAE, among others.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management in both verbal and written forms.
- Can communicate/demonstrate well-defined anddocumented technical information.
You will bring:
- Bachelor degree minimum (in relevant Engineering or Material Science discipline)
- Minimum 5 years demonstrated work experience including: problem solving,technical presentations, project management, relationship building, and identification of new opportunities.
- Knowledge of aerospace composite part fabrication. Part fabrication experience preferred.
- Experience resolving product and process capability issues in composite part applications.
- Understanding of the aerospace industry including OEMs, their subs, various Page 3 of File name:programs, aerospace quality systems, composite testing requirements, statistical process control and capability, etc.
- Provide field technical support to major aerospace OEM and subcontractors for new and legacy programs.
- Lead and support projects requiring material manufacturing, prototyping, and part builds from thermoset prepregs, thermoplastics, adhesives, primers, and surfacing films with processes including autoclave, out-of-autoclave, press-molding, resin infusion.
- Identify and lead resolution of material issues in aerospace composite shops. Act as the “Voice of the Customer” to liaise with the greater part of Solvay to affect a mutually acceptable resolution.
- Advise customers on processing and properties of Solvay products. Ability to support trade studies to differentiate between and provide recommendations on product options and selection based on customer parts & applications.
- Contact levels will range from shop floor mechanics to senior management in procurement, engineering, research/development, quality, and manufacturing areas.
- Identify potential new applications for Solvay products and support Account.
- Managers in capturing new business, assessing market trends, developing business cases, and evaluating competitor’s materials.
- Identify and foster new processes for material deposition, forming, and curing to support technology adoption on aerospace platforms.
- Accompany customers as needed on Solvay site audits and visits, leading where required.
- Support and/or lead targeted projects in Solvay or customer shops.
- Areas include product configuration, capability, cost reductions, problem solving, Lean manufacturing, etc.
- Support characterization and producibility studies of new material developments.
- Comprehend business line strategies to establish objectives and customer touch points at assigned accounts.
- Support coordination of conformance and specification issues between Solvay plants and Key Customer Procurement and Specification Custodians.
- Provide support for customers outside the targeted region as appropriate.
- Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on one or more aspects of composite part manufacture.
- Support simulation analysis and development for composite part manufacturing and structural performance.
You will get:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $104,000 to $130,000 per year.
- Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
- 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
- Training platform for all employees
- Free language courses (24 languages available)
- Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
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Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you – regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity – to consider a future with us.