NIAR Research Engineer, Senior - Parts Manufacturing

The NIAR Advanced Materials Research group is looking for an Engineer with extensive experience and knowledge in part manufacturing. This position will be focused on developing and executing part manufacturing plans utilizing NIAR's extensive advanced manufacturing capabilities and ensuring adherence to customer requirements. They will participate in the development of an overall strategy to accelerate advanced manufacturing within the industrial base. This position will be based in Wichita, KS and will work closely with both engineers at NIAR and directly with the government and industry customer base. If you are detail oriented, enjoy challenging and rewarding work, and like being part of a team, consider applying for this position. Job Summary Independently interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments in a field or specialization of an engineering discipline. Formulates and conducts research on problems of considerable scope and complexity. Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies or series of projects of lesser scope. Essential Functions Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates engineering research assignments concerned with unique or controversial problems. Applies diversified knowledge of engineering research principles, practices, and protocols in research projects; makes recommendations and conclusions which serve as the basis for decision making in a specialty area. Formulates and conducts systematic problem analysis and resolution in an area of considerable scope and complexity through series of complete and conceptually related studies, or through a variety of projects of lesser scope. Receives administrative supervision, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Develops model concepts and approaches as an individual researcher and acts independently on technical matters. Collaborates with users and principal investigators on design, analysis, application, and reporting of research projects; provides technical leadership and technique consultation. Prepares analyses, reports, and other documentation for publication; presents findings at local, national, and/or international meetings. Prepares, or assists with the preparation of, materials for grant proposals to obtain funding in support of research activities. Serves as principal investigator on single or multiple projects of complexity and scope consistent with above criteria, and/or manages a research unit. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems. Job Duties Works directly with internal engineering teams during the execution of programs. Establishes customer relationships across the advanced manufacturing industry. Provides expert opinions to customers related to advanced manufacturing and other industrial processes. Works with leadership to develop advanced manufacturing industrial base modernization strategies. Develops technical specific customer programs. Participates in proposal creation Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in a STEM field Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Effectively interact with a wide range of customers including very technical, non-technical, working level, and senior leaders. Excellent presentation skills to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience writing and using material and process specification documentation. Extensive understanding of material properties of various commonly used metallic materials within the aviation industry. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports. Competent in 3D CAD design, including modeling and basic assemblies. Understanding of nondestructive inspection technologies for metallic components preferred. Understanding of metallic additive post-processing including, but not limited to, Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP), heat treatment, and machining. Understanding of casting, forging and other traditional manufacturing methods. Ability to generate technical reports. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Detail oriented May require travel to establish customer relationships and to understand their challenges. Preferred Qualifications Ten (10) years of design and/or manufacturing experience within the industrial base. Five (5) years of advanced manufacturing experience. Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Citizen". Do you meet this requirement?

Work Location:

In person