Materials Engineer

Title: Materials Development Engineer II (Composites)

Location: Portland, OR (On-site)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Description:

• Collaborate with the Footwear Innovation team to transition new materials and processes from prototype to production.
• Work hands-on with composite materials including carbon fiber, fiberglass, and epoxy-based systems.
• Assist in process development, manufacturing trials, testing, and validation activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, test reports, and process specifications.
• Utilize CAD tools to support product, tooling, and process development activities.
• Partner with global teams and manufacturing stakeholders to drive project execution and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to problem-solving, material evaluation, and process optimization efforts in a fast-paced innovation environment.

Skills:

• Composites Manufacturing
• Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass Materials
• CAD Software
• Epoxy Handling & Processing
• Process Development
• Prototyping
• Manufacturing Operations
• Technical Documentation
• Presentation & Communication Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Statistical Analysis (Preferred)
• Footwear or Advanced Materials Development Experience