Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?
Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.
The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!
Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

WHAT WE DO:

The Lead Materials & Process Engineer will apply their technical knowledge and expertise to support components across our vehicle. This role will work toward building & implementing conventional and novel materials and process solutions and work with our partners to ensure that delivered hardware meets requirements & leads to the certification & production of new AAM vehicles. This position will collaborate with all Engineering verticals & Supply Chain teams during the design process.

• Be responsible for the Materials & Process team’s workflows and focus on composites and structural bonding
• Coordinate crafting design requirements & standard methodologies for all hardware on the vehicle
• Own the evaluation & selection of composite materials, & adhesives to satisfy design requirements
• Coordinate the development of adhesively bonded joints & assemblies
• Build internal material specifications and process specifications that support manufacturing & ensure quality
• Lead & coordinate testing for method development, materials characterization, allowables generation, and design validation
• Serve as the M&P representative (Signatory Authority) in design reviews, the production drawing release cycle for hardware components/assemblies, & Material Review Board (MRB) issues.
• Coordinate supplier selection, development, qualifications, and ongoing evaluations
• Build procedures for reviewing supplier-delivered (source-controlled) hardware for compliance with requirements
• Assist in building top-level M&P control plans and documentation
• Support the manufacture of hardware in-house and at our suppliers
• Participate in industry working groups, standards bodies, and relevant technical conferences and symposia to maintain awareness of technology developments & regulatory trends across academia and industry
• Mentor junior engineers
• Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
• Up to 25% of domestic and international travel
• May occasionally support 2nd, 3rd shift or weekend shift
• Other related duties as assigned