Materials Engineer - Polymers

Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

 Position Role Type: Hybrid At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. What You Will Do * Lead material qualification activities, supplier transitions, and technical troubleshooting efforts for polymer composites and adhesive bonding systems within production environments. Develop, review, and approve material specifications, test methods, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance. Perform polymer and composite material characterization, analyze experimental data, and communicate technical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and leadership teams. Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) studies to evaluate material behavior, validate hypotheses, optimize processes, and resolve complex engineering challenges. Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to identify, qualify, and implement new materials while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Develop comprehensive knowledge of composite manufacturing and adhesive bonding processes, including surface preparation, material application, curing processes, and inspection methodologies. Provide technical expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality organizations, on material selection, performance capabilities, and limitations. Drive process optimization efforts related to materials, tooling, manufacturing methods, and production efficiency.  Ensure all activities comply with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements, quality standards, and regulatory guidelines. Foster a culture of safety, quality, innovation, and engineering excellence through collaboration and technical leadership. Maintain precise technical documentation, ensure data traceability, and promote knowledge sharing across teams.

Advanced aerospace materials and processes within Aerospace Materials and process domain. Best practices in materials qualification, process development, and regulatory compliance. Global collaboration with cross-site engineering teams and SMEs.

You Must Have * B.E./B.Tech, M.Tech in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines. Minimum of 2 years of industrial experience in polymer materials, composites, adhesives, sealants, and coatings. Preferably in materials applied for aerospace applications. Strong foundation in polymer science, including structure–property–processing relationships and the behavior of polymeric, composite, and adhesive materials. Adept at solving engineering problems in a production environment and can deal with complex and critical issues independently Hands-on experience with polymer processing, composite manufacturing, adhesive formulation, and bonding technologies, including film adhesives, paste adhesives, co-curing, and co-bonding. Solid understanding of polymer–solvent and polymer–substrate interactions, including diffusion, swelling, plasticization, adhesion, and compatibility. Experience assessing material durability and long-term