What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Engineer II position at Kamatics Corporation?
Material & Process Engineer
As a Materials & Process Engineer with Kaman Air Vehicles in Bloomfield, CT, you will join our outstanding Engineering team working on new initiatives including our unmanned helicopter program. The ideal candidate will be motivated to dig into challenges, possess strong capabilities in aircraft mechanical systems. The Engineering department at KAV includes individuals with diverse skill sets who are exposed not only to the design and analysis of systems, but also participate in the manufacturing, test, development, and certification processes.
Responsibilities
- Define and Substantiate material and process selections on new designs and changes to existing designs
- Understand and apply technical requirements from specifications and engineering drawings that impact materials and processes and provide guidance to multidisciplinary teams
- Evaluate, compare and obtain properties data to guide material selection for component improvements
- Evaluate impacts to material characteristics for initial part qualifications, subsequent process changes and repairs
- Research component history and material properties to apply lessons learned from field experience, manufacturing evolutions, and development programs
- Document and communicate investigation results through technical reports and presentations
- Identify Materials and Process technology gaps and propose solutions for component durability or future designs
- Experience in mechanical design engineering is a plus
- Prepare and review engineering documentation and statements of work (SOW).
- Evaluate and accept engineering documentation and participate in the validation and test of requirements and design.
- Handle classified documentation in accordance with industrial security guide and covering practices.
- Provide and maintain work documents and records that affect design, test evaluation and design alternatives.
- Prepare written communication to senior management to define work status, schedule, scope, risk, problem areas, mitigation alternatives and pertinent information as requested.
- Work in teams to accomplish common goals and objectives as defined by Management.
- Communicate with subcontractors, suppliers and customers for data exchange; status discussion and resolution of engineering issues and activities.
- Participate in engineering and management reviews, working groups and related activities and completion of action items assigned.
- Liaison with external groups and organizations for the purpose of accomplishing assigned tasks.
- Ability to obtain/maintain security clearance, as required
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
- 2 to 4 years of progressive experience in the applicable engineering field
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Kaman Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer
Kaman Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Kaman Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Kaman provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures and/or process. Please inform us if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. For more information, please click here for a notice that provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Many positions at Kaman require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). For ITAR and EAR purposes, U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents, as well as asylees and refugees. The ITAR and/or EAR may limit access rights for non-US Persons or other unauthorized individuals. Kaman reserves the right to require candidates and employees to provide proof of citizenship, nationality and/or immigration status to determine ITAR and EAR compliance requirements.
Kaman Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Kaman Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Kaman provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures and/or process. Please inform us if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. For more information, please click here for a notice that provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Many positions at Kaman require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). For ITAR and EAR purposes, U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents, as well as asylees and refugees. The ITAR and/or EAR may limit access rights for non-US Persons or other unauthorized individuals. Kaman reserves the right to require candidates and employees to provide proof of citizenship, nationality and/or immigration status to determine ITAR and EAR compliance requirements.
Kaman is an EO Employer-M/F/Veteran/ Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, or any other protected class. Kaman and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.
