Senior M&P Engineer Surface Technologies

Senior M&P Engineer Surface Technologies

Deutsche Aircraft

Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany

This is what you can do:

• Lead and coordinate metal surface technology development and qualification activities for aerostructure applications in accordance with OEM standards and regulatory requirements;
• Monitor, assess, and communicate REACh and other environmental regulatory developments and evaluate their impact on existing and future materials, processes, and product configurations;
• Define, plan, and execute qualification activities for materials and processes, including:
  • Preparation of test strategies and detailed test plans;
  • Critical analysis and interpretation of test results;
  • Technical substantiation and implementation of specification updates.
• Establish, validate, and maintain OEM specifications for materials, processes, and standard parts, defining capability limits and industrial constraints for aerospace-certified production;
• Provide M&P design support through review of design data, drawings, concessions, repair instructions, in-service documentation, and AOG-related activities, as applicable;
• Interface with Procurement, Quality, and Industrial organizations to ensure alignment of M&P solutions with aircraft schedule, rate, and supply-chain requirements;
• Act as Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) for assigned DAG knowledge areas, for specification approval and sign-off;
• Maintain technical liaison with suppliers regarding alternative materials, processes, and technology developments;
• Support supplier qualification, surveillance, and audit activities in accordance with OEM and regulatory requirements.

You’ll bring this with you:

• Recognized subject-matter expert in Materials & Processes within the aerospace domain;
• Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline;
• Extensive experience in industrial chemical surface treatments of metallic substrates for corrosion protection; experience in adhesive bonding is considered an asset;
• Demonstrated knowledge of REACh and applicable environmental and chemical regulations;
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in M&P roles within aircraft development or certification programs;
• Proven track record in material and process qualification and certification activities;
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and technical development of junior engineers;
• Strong ability to manage priorities and execute multiple parallel activities in a program environment;
• Capability to lead complex technical activities across internal and external stakeholders;
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills in an international context.