Application Engineer- Adhesive and Composite

Job Description:

Application Engineer- Adhesive and Composite

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our three distinct business divisions. Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

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Huntsman is seeking an Application Engineer- Adhesive and Composite supporting the Advanced Materials Division. This position can be located at our Huntsman Advanced Technology Center (HATC) in The Woodlands in Texas, Los Angeles, or Seattle.

Job Scope

At Huntsman, we are looking for a talented Application Engineer to join our team and focus on adhesive and composite qualifications for aerospace applications. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful implementation and qualification of adhesive bonding and composite materials in accordance with industry standards. You will have the opportunity to tackle the top challenges in the industry and collaborate directly with some of the largest aircraft companies globally, using your expertise to advance areas such as aircraft composite construction, aircraft interiors, and EVTOL utilizing Huntsman products and technologies.

In summary, as the Application Engineer, you will:  

• Drive the advancement and implementation of cutting-edge adhesive and composite solutions by working closely with aircraft Material and Process Engineers. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful integration of material solutions.
• Work with diverse teams, including design engineers, materials engineers, and manufacturing personnel, to seamlessly integrate adhesive bonding and composite materials into aerospace applications.
• Obtain qualifications with aerospace OEMs and major Tier 1 suppliers for Huntsman adhesive and composite materials. Negotiate product specifications with customers as needed to align Huntsman capabilities with customer expectations.
• Identify opportunities for enhancement in adhesive and composite applications, processes, and materials, providing recommendations for improved performance and efficiency.
• Coordinate thorough analysis and testing of adhesive bonding and composite materials to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation pertaining to adhesive and composite qualifications, including reports and technical specifications.
• Conduct technical discussions and training sessions on adhesive and composite qualifications to enrich the knowledge and capabilities of the team, as well as customers, distributors, and field sales personnel.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in aerospace adhesive bonding and composite materials through continuous learning and engagement with industry publications and conferences.
• Provide valuable inputs on customer and market requirements to the Innovation Team to ensure that next-generation products surpass customer needs.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
 
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of +5 years of experience in specification-driven industry, that includes +2 experience in a role meeting or qualifying to specifications at OEMs or Major Tier 1 suppliers.
• Willingness to travel domestically to Seattle, Los Angeles, and Texas, with potential international travel to Europe as needed (anticipated travel of 25-40%).

Skills & Knowledge:

• Familiarity with industry standards and specifications such as Boeing, Airbus, ASTM, AMS, IATF, or MIL-STD.
• Strong customer-facing skills to attain qualifications, capture the voice of the customer, and facilitate integration of next-generation technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical issues to provide innovative solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams and convey technical information clearly to all stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and regulations related to adhesive bonding and composite materials in aerospace applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred experience in aircraft materials and processes (adhesives and composites).
• Proficiency in adhesive bonding and composite materials in aerospace applications is beneficial.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local. 

 
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