Sr Material Handling Engineer

Sr. Material Handling Engineer

Why AeroShield might be great for you

AeroShield is a collaborative team of 25+ people bound by a mission to deliver innovative new materials to make our lives more sustainable. Too much energy is wasted by poor building insulation, especially poorly insulated windows and we are on a mission to change that. AeroShield is developing super-insulating, transparent inserts for windows based on aerogels, bringing state-of-the-art thermal comfort and energy efficiency into buildings at an affordable price.

You'll become part of a growing team and collaborating closely to tackle impactful challenges. In this environment, you'll be surrounded by talented individuals who excel in their roles and are supportive team players.

Our goal is to ensure that our super-insulating silica aerogel, the first truly transparent aerogel, is widely adopted to enable affordable, high-performance windows.

What we are looking for in a Sr. Material Handling Engineer

We're in search of someone who enjoys the autonomy offered by a dynamic small startup environment and takes the initiative to find new learning opportunities. This person should be highly organized and detail oriented, have a passion for learning new skills and processes, and be able to work collaboratively with others.

We highly value a positive team culture and are looking for someone who wants to be part of continuously enhancing this culture - ideally playing an active role in this as the company grows. This person should embody AeroShield’s values of Understand & Improve, Value People, and Act Sustainably. 

The Sr. Material Handling Engineer will lead the design and development of automated manufacturing and material handling systems to assist with movement and conveyance of specified material for the Manufacturing organization. Their primary tasks will be equipment design, partnering with design organizations to develop material handling and conveyance systems that support manufacturing, testing, validation and packaging. This role will be instrumental in the design, fabrication and validation of AeroShield’s equipment to scale our state-of-the-art aerogel manufacturing process.   

The ideal candidate has significant experience with 3D CAD systems such as Fusion 360 (ideally), SolidWorks or Inventor, and understands the process of turning a concept into reality. They enjoy working with their hands to build and test their designs, and they thrive in fast-paced environments where the results of their work play an important role in advancing new technologies to the market.   

Details of position: 

• Collaborate with vendors, engineers, and other staff to understand the specified material and the conveyance, transport, or other handling needs.
• Evaluates current material handling process, considering innovations in material and methods.

• Develop/designs, in partnership with internal or external resources, material conveyance and material handling of wet aerogel, composite and Insulated Glass Units (IGUs)
• Recommend improvements to ensure most efficient and cost-effective handling and packaging procedures.
• Designing and implementing material handling systems
• Drafts sketches, samples, and written analysis of proposed designs or improvements to handling system, packaging, and other related elements.
• Estimates material needs, costs, and timelines for proposed projects.
• Facilitates installation, testing, and debugging phases of projects.
• Coordinates work with and deliveries from outside vendors.
• Drafts, or assists with drafting of relevant technical documentation, user manuals, and lists.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including research and development, manufacturing, and product teams to ensure alignment with company objectives. 
• Utilize 3D CAD software to create detailed designs, schematics, and prototypes for manufacturing equipment and processes. 
• Oversee the fabrication and assembly of prototypes, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards. 
• Works hands on in the machine shop and lab to build, modify and assemble systems and equipment for the business. 
• Optimize existing processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. 
• Knowledge of engineering drawing best practices, tolerance stack-up analysis, machine design and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for stress, Factor of safety (FOS) and fatigue analysis are a plus. 

Bonus:

• Wiring, piping & testing 
• Familiarity with automation and controls 
• Robotics in manufacturing 

This role requires candidates to be on-site with most work being conducted in-person at our facility in Waltham, MA and our future facility location TBD.

Qualifications:

Many great team members do not fit a “standard blueprint”. Even if you do not fit all aspects listed below, but feel that you can contribute to AeroShield’s team, please do not hesitate to apply or to reach out with questions. Great candidates for this role enjoy learning quickly, are excited about new technologies, and possess a technical background through school and work experience.

• Bachelor’s or Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or related field  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design and engineering, preferably in manufacturing or related industries. 
• Strong knowledge of 3D CAD, engineering drawings, & machine design 
  • Background with design-build engineering projects, understanding full life cycle of a project 
  • Strong project management skills and experience working with many stakeholders to deliver a project 
  • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, distill information, consult, and suggest new approaches 
• Hands-on experience a must 

Bonus skills:

• Experience in handling wet flat sheet films (porous non-woven)
• Experience in automation & programming (python, C++, etc.) 
• Experience working hands-on with machinery (mill, lathe, drill press, band saw etc.)  
• PLC and industrial automation 

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