Non-Metallic Materials Engineer (Elastomers/Rubber)

Honeywell
Yeovil
4 days ago
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Launch innovations in nearly every commercial and defense aircraft platform

The future is what we make it.

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.

Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

We have an opportunity for a Non-Metallic Materials Engineer to join our Aerospace team in Yeovil. In this role you will be using advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes in collaboration with our design and manufacturing teams for both our new and existing products involving various aerospace products within our portfolio which include Environmental Control Systems and Life Support systems.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for the selection and specification of materials and processes involved in the design and manufacture of polymer parts (Elastomers/Rubbers).

• Support on site moulding shop with process/material control and development.

• Maintain documentation relating to definition of requirements for materials and processes

• You will be a part of Design and Applications Engineering, Value Engineering, and support Supplier Transition requirements, including serving as part of the investigation in concurrent Design: participate to defining manufacturing process approval requirements, product testing and design new material qualification for aerospace applications.

• Driving specification evolution from locally-owned process specifications towards global Honeywell standards and significant supplier technical support for components with special processes, conducting maintenance audits to ensure specification and process compliance, support determination of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) associated with process or product escapes, and identification of manufacturability improvement opportunities and cost reduction.

• Significant stakeholder management and ownership of project milestones will be expected, including key customer relationship maintenance with Honeywell Engineering (Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering) and Supply Chain personnel (Sourcing / ISC), as well as the entire supply base.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemical Technology or similar.

• Experience in materials design/selection and working experience in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge and particular interest in Elastomers/Rubbers.

• Experience working with specialist materials and products as this will be working on aerospace products with safety critical elements attached.

• Ability to communicate clearly & concisely on complex technical matters to various levels in the organisation.

• Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize tasks quickly in a dynamically changing environment and analytical skills

We offer

• A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity and innovation

• Market specific training and on-going personal development

If this is your dream role, then we'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Additional Information

  • JOB ID:HRD259968
  • Category:Engineering
  • Relocation Tier:Not Applicable
  • Security Clearance:
  • Aviation Authority (FAA for US):
  • Band:03
  • Referral Bonus:1500
  • Requisition Type:Standard Requisition
  • US Citizenship:
  • FLSA Statement:
  • FLSA CODE:Exempt

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