Director – Materials & Processes, M&P
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full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Kent • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $218,262 - $305,566 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and develop teams of engineers, technicians, and people leaders across multiple sites
- Drive excellence across 10+ materials and manufacturing process laboratories
- Oversee automation and AI initiatives to improve laboratory operations and customer experience
- Serve as a key stakeholder for enterprise initiatives on standards and tools for M&P engineers
- Develop succession plans for key technical roles within the materials and processes organization
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the materials engineering teams
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve complex materials engineering challenges
- Implement advanced materials testing and qualification programs for space applications
- Lead failure investigations related to materials and processes issues
- Build trust through transparent communication and consistent follow-through on commitments
- Represent the Materials & Processes organization in technical reviews and program milestones
- Drive innovation in materials science to enable next-generation space technologies
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and safety requirements
- Develop and manage department budget and resource allocation
Requirements
- B.S. in engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of people management experience, including budget authority of at least $1M annually
- Proven track record of delivering results for internal customer teams
- Experience working across the product lifecycle in materials and manufacturing engineering
- Knowledge in advanced manufacturing and materials characterization and testing
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive organizational performance
- Track record of developing talent and building high-performing technical teams
- Experience creating and maintaining technical standards across multiple business units
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Preferred: M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Preferred: 15+ years of experience in aerospace materials engineering
- Preferred: Experience with advanced materials development and qualification
- Preferred: Knowledge of additive manufacturing and advanced manufacturing processes
- Preferred: Experience with materials database management systems
- Preferred: Background in failure analysis and root cause investigation
- Preferred: Experience with contamination control in spacecraft systems
- Preferred: Knowledge of cryogenic systems and materials
- Preferred: Experience with radiation effects on materials
- Preferred: Experience leading organizational change initiatives
- Preferred: Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across functional boundaries
- Preferred: Success in creating systems that improve organizational effectiveness
- Preferred: Experience implementing automation and AI solutions in laboratory environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
materials engineeringmanufacturing engineeringadvanced manufacturingmaterials characterizationmaterials testingfailure analysisroot cause investigationautomationAI solutionsbudget management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationstrategic initiative developmenttalent developmentcross-functional collaborationcontinuous learningtrust buildingorganizational change managementknowledge sharing
Certifications
B.S. in engineeringM.S. in Materials SciencePh.D. in Materials ScienceM.S. in Metallurgical EngineeringM.S. in Chemical EngineeringM.S. in Mechanical Engineering