Principal Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in a cross-functional team to design, analyze, and develop filament wound pressure vessels.
• Investigate new material and processing technologies for filament wound pressure vessels.
• Work with engineering, operations, and quality teams on functional testing and problem resolution.
• Utilize design and failure analysis methods to solve complex engineering problems.
• Make informed decisions in alignment and strategic planning.
• Preparation of design and analysis reports.
• Utilize Design for Six Sigma principles (DFSS) to create robust solutions.
• Review drawing packages to ensure conformance with established company and industry specifications and standards.
• Specification and approval of engineering change orders (ECO).
• Perform project management duties which include status reports to the leadership team and customers.
• Risk management with a focus on technical, schedule, and cost control.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Lead the polymer and composites laboratory with a focus on production acceptance testing and product development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Shall have knowledge of SolidWorks
• Working knowledge of FEA Software Packages (ABAQUS preferred).
• Shall be proficient in MS Office.

• Excellent knowledge and application of:
  • Statistical design methods
  • Material and process engineering
  • Thermoset and thermoplastic polymers
  • Composite materials
  • Failure modes (FMEA) and failure analysis
• Self-motivated.
• Works independently to complete individual tasks assigned by a team.
• Effective organizational and communication skills.
• Effective communication in English, both orally and written.
• Ability to work demanding hours, as necessary, to meet project deadlines.
• Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization with good judgement.

Education, Certifications and Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree from an ABET accredited university in an ABET accredited engineering or equivalent program as a minimum.
• Preferably Mechanical or Materials Engineering Degree
• Experienced professional (10 years minimum) of related new product design with a focus on materials and process engineering. An emphasis on polymer materials and composites is preferred.
• Masters’ or PhD degree preferred from a recognized engineering program.
• Must be United States citizen, lawful permanent resident or otherwise eligible to work in the United States