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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: Composites - Advanced Materials ResearchCampus Location:Wichita, KS - WSU Main CampusHire Type:Full TimePay:Commensurate with experienceWork Schedule:Typically 8am 5pm, Monday Friday. Evenings andweekends may be required dependent upon business needs.Export Compliance Requirement:This position requires access to EARor ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligiblefor employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet therequirement of being a U.S. Citizen.Job DetailsThe Advanced Materials Research group is looking for an Engineer withextensive experience and knowledge in part manufacturing. This positionwill be focused on developing and executing part manufacturing plansutilizing NIARs extensive advanced manufacturing capabilities andensuring adherence to customer requirements. They will participate inthe development of an overall strategy to accelerate advancedmanufacturing within the industrial base.This position will be based in Wichita, KS and will work closely withboth engineers at NIAR and directly with the government and industrycustomer base. If you are detail oriented, enjoy challenging andrewarding work, and like being part of a team, consider applying forthis position.Job SummaryIndependently interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates researchassignments in a field or specialization of an engineering discipline.Formulates and conducts research on problems of considerable scope andcomplexity. Explores subject area and defines scope and selection ofproblems for investigation through conceptually related studies orseries of projects of lesser scope.Essential FunctionsInterprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates engineering researchassignments concerned with unique or controversial problems. Appliesdiversified knowledge of engineering research principles, practices, andprotocols in research projects; makes recommendations and conclusionswhich serve as the basis for decision making in a specialty area.Formulates and conducts systematic problem analysis and resolution in anarea of considerable scope and complexity through series of complete andconceptually related studies, or through a variety of projects of lesserscope. Receives administrative supervision, with assignments given interms of broad general objectives and limits.Develops model concepts and approaches as an individual researcher andacts independently on technical matters.Collaborates with users and principal investigators on design, analysis,application, and reporting of research projects; provides technicalleadership 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 grantproposals to obtain funding in support of research activities.Serves as principal investigator on single or multiple projects ofcomplexity and scope consistent with above criteria, and/or manages aresearch unit. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevantstate-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.Job DutiesWorks directly with internal engineering teams during the execution ofprograms.Establishes customer relationships across the advanced manufacturingindustry.Provides expert opinions to customers related to advanced manufacturingand other industrial processes.Works with leadership to develop advanced manufacturing industrial basemodernization strategies.Develops technical specific customer programs.Participates in proposal creationMaintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevantstate-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.Required Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in a STEM fieldFour (4) years of related experience, or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEffectively interact with a wide range of customers including verytechnical, non-technical, working level, and senior leaders.Excellent presentation skills to both technical and non-technicalaudiences.Experience writing and using material and process specificationdocumentation.Extensive understanding of material properties of various commonly usedmetallic materials within the aviation industry.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings,schematics, or computer-generated petent in 3D CAD design, including modeling and basic assemblies.Understanding of nondestructive inspection technologies for metalliccomponents preferred.Understanding of metallic additive post-processing including, but notlimited to, Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP), heat treatment, andmachining.Understanding of casting, forging and other traditional manufacturingmethods.Ability to