Materials and Process Manager

ST Engineering North America

Materials & Process Manager leading engineering team at ST Engineering MRAS. Overseeing production, R&D, and compliance for advanced materials and processes.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Materials Engineering, with a focus on composite materials and manufacturing processes. Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Materials EngineeringComposite Material SystemsLeadership ExperienceAnalytical SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Composite MaterialsMaterial TestingManufacturing ProcessesSpecification DevelopmentMaterial Qualification

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Production SupportR&D DevelopmentProcess ImprovementsQuality AssuranceSupply Chain Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Materials & Process Engineers supporting both production programs and R&D / demonstrator development
Recruit, onboard, train, and coach new engineers, fostering technical growth and cross‑functional collaboration
Prioritize workload across production support, qualification/approval tasks, R&D projects, and demonstrator milestones
Oversee material and process engineering support for active production, including composite materials, adhesives, coatings, and metallic processes
Ensure compliance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards
Provide direction on material approvals, deviations, MRB dispositions, and corrective actions
Drive process improvements to increase robustness, reduce variability, and support cost-out initiatives
Guide new material development projects, including testing, prototyping, and early application of advanced composite systems
Collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and external research partners
Assess, manage, and mitigate risks associated with new materials, process changes, and production disruptions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
6+ years of experience in materials engineering, composite engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field
Experience with composite material systems, testing (physical, chemical, mechanical), and manufacturing processes
Prior leadership experience strongly preferred, including mentoring or managing engineering staff
Strong analytical skill set and familiarity with specification development and material qualification
Ability to integrate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present technical content to stakeholders
Highly organized with strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
Health Flexible Spending Accounts
Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
Immediate 401k vesting
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)