Sr Materials & Composites Engineer

Sr Materials & Composites Engineer

BARRDAY CORP - 3.6

Millbury, MA Job Details $90,000 - $120,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Fabric materials Polymers experience in materials engineering Material selection and characterization Composite materials in industrial design Materials handling Composites experience in material engineering Full Job Description Barrday is a leading advanced materials solutions company whose product lines encompass applications for the composite and protective markets. We are headquartered outside of Toronto, Canada in Cambridge, ON, with manufacturing facilities in Charlotte, NC and Millbury, MA. Our growth strategies are based on developing technologically advanced fiber reinforcement, prepreg and other material solutions for our customers in the aerospace, military/defense, energy, industrial and protective markets.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a hands-on Sr Materials & Composites Engineer to support the development of advanced fiber-reinforced systems for aerospace, defense, and extreme environment applications, including ablative and high-temperature composite structures. You will work at the intersection of: Fiber and textile structural design Polymer and resin system design Prepreg/Composite processing and performance evaluation

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Collaborate with customers and Sales to gather and analyze material requirements and specifications. Design and develop fiber-reinforced composite systems. Design and formulate polymer matrices. Evaluate and select fiber/fabric reinforcements. Conduct and analyze curing and process optimization, mechanical performance, and thermal and fire behavior. Lead multidisciplinary project teams to scale, qualify, and commercialize composite prepreg solutions. Provide technical application support to sales, marketing, and customers.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Bachelor's degree related to composites technology, such as materials science and engineering, polymer chemistry and engineering, or a related field; advanced degree desirable. Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in composites, including polymeric matrices formulation, fabrication, material testing, lab-scale development, and fiber or textile handling. Solid understanding of thermoset resins and engineering thermoplastics used in high-temperature applications. Familiarity with fibers and textiles such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, ceramics, and aramids. Application knowledge of ablatives or thermal protection systems is a strong plus. Travel as needed; up to 10-20% travel may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires both office work and the ability to work in a material manufacturing and warehouse environment. The position will require frequent sitting, during office work, and walking and standing for long periods while working with the operations team which is located within three separate buildings at the site.

BENEFITS

Access to medical, dental, vision insurance with wellness incentives. 401(k) matching options. Free life insurance, disability insurance and more. Tuition assistance. Paid holidays + PTO. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete an online application, please contact Holly DeCesare at 508-581-2100.