Technical lead Aerostructures bei Albany International Corporation

Job Responsibilities

The Aerostructures Technical Lead will be responsible for driving innovation, technical excellence, and strategic growth in the design, development and TRL advancement of composite aerostructures at AEC. This technology leader will define technology roadmaps, guide engineering teams, and ensure that AEC’s aerostructure solutions meet geometrical, performance, safety, cost, and certification requirements. The role also requires strong engagement with customers (both domestic and international) to understand their needs, communicate AEC’s capabilities, and ensure delivery of competitive solutions.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the aerostructures technology roadmap to align with business and customer needs.
• Provide technical leadership for composite structure design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing.
• Oversee structural trade studies balancing weight, cost, performance and manufacturability.
• Drive technology maturation by advancing composite structure solutions between TRL 3 to 5, ensuring readiness for integration into development and production programs.
• Identify and select appropriate composite manufacturing methods, such as weaving, braiding, layup, DFP, or hybrid approaches, to ensure optimal performance, cost and manufacturability.
• Develop and oversee integration of in-process inspection systems for accuracy and defect detection.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements, communicate capabilities, and ensure delivery of commitments.
• Provide support for bids, proposals, and business development activities.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams and tooling suppliers to ensure robust, production-ready designs.
• Mentor and develop engineering and technicians talent in composite structures best practices.