ACARA Jobs
Advanced Materials & Process Engineer
Apply- ID: 558681
- Posted: 3/31/2026
- Location: Marion, VA
- Category: Pro - Engineering
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: Contract to Di
Description
Acara Solutions seeks an Advanced Materials & Process Engineer for our client in Marion, VA.
- Lead the development of strategic tasks or small projects by applying engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals.
- Support Production Program root cause investigations relating to materials and processes and recommend solutions.
- Support Development Program qualification testing, including writing test plans, supporting on site testing, and writing test reports.
- Support Internal Research and Development projects.
- Understand and interpret the technical, organizational and process aspects of the tasks assigned and relate them to the technical needs of the overall project or organization.
- Plan and execute small projects or task elements within larger projects, organizations, or for groups of projects.
- Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks or small projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.
- Actively identify technical and organizational risks and ensure that they are included in risk mitigation plans.
- Participate in the proposal process including preparation of cost estimates and technical writing.
- Participate in feasibility studies and test new and modified designs.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Science or Engineering or Technology or Mathematics.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with polymer matrix composite manufacturing processes including hand lay-up/autoclave cure, adhesive bonding, and resin transfer molding (RTM).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with developing and writing process specifications and work instructions for composite fabrication operations.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with composites materials testing and qualification methods, both mechanical and thermal.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing new processes, documentation, quality/process controls, and operator training.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Master's Degree.
- Knowledge of the polymer chemistry of epoxy, bismaleimide (BMI), polyimide, and cyanate ester resins as they relate to the processing of pre-impregnated fabrics and unidirectional tapes commonly used in fiber-reinforced composite structure and adhesive systems.
- Knowledge of chemical surface treatments and processes involved in both electroless plating and electroplating on non-metallic surfaces, photosensitive resist application, and metal etching in an industrial environment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications; detail oriented.
- Analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with coatings.
Additional Information:
- Requires an active Secret Clearance.
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Travel will be needed (infrequent to up to 10%).
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.