Material Process Manager

Head of the Materials, Processes, Environments and Contamination Control Section for: She/ He will report directly to the Head of Quality Department
Define the company Materials, Processes and Contamination policy for the Design, Devolopment, Evaluation and Qualification of Space hardware able to respond to harmful factors in the space environment;
Supervision of materials and processes, cleanliness and contamination, characterization analysis, related to materials in the space environment;
Overview of the development of novel materials with enhanced/enabling performances and technical support to Life Cycle Assessments;
Review, Authorize and Standardize the lists of approved materials together with details of their precise physical and chemical properties, to be made available to mission teams;
Overview, on the Processes side, preferred manufacturing and assembly methods are established based on continual research and testing to minimise the chance of material or component failure and process variability;
Provides functional support to all projects and general studies and carries out technological review and approval of materials and associated manufacturing processes in all the different phases;
Support the selection of materials, mechanical parts and processes for space programmes in the framework of the Materials and Processes Review Boards;
Contribute to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Company technology programmes;
Define, initiate and manage R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;
Support tests, qualifications and failure investigations by coordinating relevant laboratory test activities and, in particular, modelling of materials performance relating to applied processes and stimuli and drafting of relevant reports;
Develop test and modelling methodologies for the evaluation of materials and for verifying processes against application requirements;
Monitor applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining a state-of-the-art expertise;
Master's Degree in Materials engineering, Science or equivalent . Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD.
Several years of work experience in the domain of materials and processes, preferably covering aerospace hardware and R&D
Experience with Space Quality and Engineering Standards
Good knowledge of materials and processes used for space applications, in particular their selection and qualification for compatibility with the space environment
Good knowledge of the cleanliness and contamination control domain
Experience in supporting Agencies programmes/projects and knowledge of their technical and programmatic requirements in relevant technical domains
Knowledge of the industrial landscape and ability to define technology development roadmaps identifying future trends in technology requirements
Experience in space procurement processes and contract management as well as applied negotiation skills
Supporting the Product Assurance and Safety Managers in the qualification and approval of all relevant materials, mechanical parts and associated manufacturing processes, including cleanliness and contamination control aspects, for all space projects and programmes;
• Supporting the Mechanical, Thermal and Propulsion Architects and the System Engineers in the selection, design and characterisation of all relevant materials and processes;
Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews
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