Engineer, Materials Process 4

Responsibilities

Triumph Insulation Systems
Job Description
Job Title: R&D Polymer Engineer FLSA Status: Exempt
R&D/Process Development Engineer
Department: Triumph Insulation Systems
Reports To: Engineering Manager
 
Job Summary: Responsible for the research, development, and testing of aerospace interior 
composite systems and components, including reinforced insulation laminates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. Responsible for sourcing, product, and process development of laminated and coated textiles 
used in aerospace insulation.
2. Effectively manage the demands of several concurrent projects, including the ability to 
prioritize tasks to achieve successful on-time completion.
3. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the 
organization.
4. Develop new/innovative process and material technology in order to gain and maintain an 
industry leadership position.
5. Able to apply knowledge of lamination and coating technology for development of adhesive 
formulations and selection of correct process conditions to achieve acceptable product 
designs.
6. Possess ability to bring projects to completion; perform complex research, analysis, and 
troubleshooting; and resolve critical problems over sustained time durations in a logical 
manner.
7. Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes including production 
flow, assembly methods, and use of production equipment.
8. Ability to provide recommendations, including sourcing and cost/benefit analysis, of various 
tools and production equipment required to achieve results.
9. Develops and maintains records and notes on design, test, process and resulting intellectual 
property with the intent of patent application.
10. Assist management and the TGI legal team in the application and retention of patents relative 
to work performed.
11. Responsible for regulatory compliance and technical data and components (FAA, OEM 
REACH, Export Control)
12. Leads small team of engineering employees across US and Mexico.
13. Mentoring and development of lower-level engineers

Qualifications

Qualifications:
• B.S. in Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Research and Development and new product introduction.
• Travel will be required (International as well as domestic)
• Development and execution of engineering test plans and reports.
• Development of technical documents and specifications.
• Experience with manufacturing and processing of Aerospace polymers and fiber reinforced 
composites preferred.
• Experience with lamination of films and scrims as well as development of adhesive systems 
highly desirable.
• Development and qualification of aerospace products and systems preferred.
• Able to implement new product failure reporting during the initial stages of the product life 
cycle.
• Accountable for preparing and presenting plans for projects and coordinating deployment 
including training of team members.
• Understanding of patent types and their applicability including the provisional patent process.
Preferred Experience
• Knowledge of gravure lamination and coating techniques.
• Training and/or extensive experience in web handling processes for lamination/coating 
equipment.
• Experience in development of state-of-the-art adhesive and coating formulations for 
lamination/coating of technical textiles and/or films.

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Please be aware that the Company requires all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.  This position will require the successful candidate to obtain OR show proof of a vaccination.  The Company is an equal opportunity employer,and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.