**Experienced Senior Customer Engineer – Aerospace Composite Materials and Manufacturing Technologies**

At blithequark, we're passionate about pushing the boundaries of science and innovation to create groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel, and play. As a Senior Customer Engineer, you'll play a vital role in developing and nurturing new composite materials and manufacturing technologies that align with market and customer needs. If you're a seasoned professional with a passion for composites, problem-solving, and relationship-building, we invite you to join our diverse and global team of over 13,000 associates. **About blithequark** blithequark is a science company that brings together great minds to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers. Inspired by the scientific councils initiated by Ernest Solvay in 1911, we're committed to delivering on the ambition of a circular economy and exploring breakthrough technologies that advance humanity. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices, and healthcare applications. **Key Responsibilities** As a Senior Customer Engineer, you'll be responsible for: * Developing and nurturing new composite materials and manufacturing technologies aligned to market and customer needs * Leading concept development activities for new opportunities coupling material, process, and part design * Being the principal technical interface with our customers and the voice of the customer for blithequark's internal functions * Assessing technology gaps and providing advice for future product and process development * Promoting blithequark products and technologies and articulating value propositions to our customers * Advising on materials and process selections for new composite material applications **Additional Responsibilities** You'll also lead and support projects requiring material manufacturing, prototyping, and part builds, including: * Thermoset prepregs, thermoplastics, adhesives, primers, and surfacing films * Processes including autoclave, out-of-autoclave, press-molding, resin infusion * Providing field technical support to major aerospace OEM and subcontractors for new and legacy programs * Identifying and leading resolution of material issues in aerospace composite shops * Acting as the "Voice of the Customer" to liaise with the greater part of blithequark to affect a mutually acceptable resolution * Advising customers on processing and properties of blithequark products * Supporting trade studies and providing recommendations on product options and selection based on customer parts & applications * Leading and supporting research and development activities that aim at achieving technical and business objectives * Supporting simulation analysis and development for composite part manufacturing and structural performance * Identifying potential new applications for blithequark products and supporting Account Managers in capturing new business, assessing market trends, developing business cases, and evaluating competitor's materials * Accompanying customers as needed on blithequark site audits and visits, leading where required * Supporting and/or leading targeted projects in blithequark or customer shops, including product configuration, capability, cost reductions, problem-solving, Lean manufacturing, etc. * Supporting characterization and reducibility studies of new material developments * Comprehending business line strategies to establish objectives and customer touch points at assigned accounts * Supporting coordination of conformance and specification issues between blithequark plants and Key Customer Procurement and Specification Custodians * Providing support for customers outside the targeted region as appropriate **Requirements** To be successful in this role, you'll need: * A Bachelor's degree minimum (in a relevant Engineering or Material Science discipline) * A Master's or PhD degree is a plus * Knowledge of aerospace composite part fabrication * Experience resolving product and process capability issues in composite part applications * Minimum 5 years demonstrated work experience in composites, including problem-solving, technical presentations, project management, relationship-building, and identification of new opportunities * Minimum of 2 years' experience reviewing composite part designs/drawings for manufacturability and specification compliance * Understanding of the aerospace industry, including OEMs, their suppliers, various programs, aerospace quality systems, composite testing requirements, statistical process control, and capability **What We Offer** As a Senior Customer Engineer at blithequark, you'll enjoy: * A competitive U.S. base salary range of $90,880 to $113,600 per year * 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations * A comprehensive training platform for all employees * Free language courses (24 languages available) * Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological) * Opportunities for career growth and professional development * A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes unity **Work Environment and Culture** At blithequark, we're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact on the world, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join us on this journey. **How to Apply** If you're a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for composites and customer-facing roles, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website, and we'll be in touch to discuss your qualifications further. **Equal Employment Opportunity** blithequark is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We're committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes unity. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. **Important Information** Please note that this role may require handling customer proprietary information and confidential documents, and discretion is required. The position may also require travel up to 25%, and the location can be hybrid between blithequark's Anaheim, CA plant and home. Apply for this job