Advanced Material Scientist

About Dunmore International Corp:

Acquired by Steel Partners in February 2018 as part of the Diversified Industrial Segment, Dunmore manufactures innovative technical films for Aerospace, Automotive, Commercial Graphics, Packaging applications. Dunmore has deep expertise in novel coatings, films and multi-layer laminates based on 14,000 unique chemistries and constructions, and significant experience in handling foils, plastics and fabrics. As a trusted Industry partner for over 50 years, Dunmore collaborates with customers in high growth markets to design, develop and manufacture a range of highly engineered value-added product solutions. Dunmore clients include several Fortune 500 companies across 25+ countries and is a Gold Level Supplier to one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers. Dunmore's mission is to delight its customers through technical innovation, high levels of service and open collaboration to solve difficult application problems.

Summary

The Aerospace Technical Specialist is responsible for executing aerospace technical services, validation activities, qualification support, application evaluations, and technical documentation associated with advanced films, coatings, laminates, and material systems.

 

This role serves as the primary execution resource for Aerospace Technical Services, translating aerospace development intent into disciplined testing, validation, reporting, and customer-ready technical documentation. The Aerospace Technical Specialist supports aerospace product development, customer qualification programs, application evaluations, and technology transfer activities through rigorous data generation, technical execution, and strong documentation practices.

 

Working closely with the Aerospace Principal Scientist, the Aerospace Technical Specialist develops increasing expertise in aerospace applications, customer requirements, qualification methodologies, and space-environment performance considerations. This role is intended for a technically curious materials professional who enjoys learning, problem solving, customer support, and building deep technical knowledge over time.

 

The Aerospace Technical Specialist operates within priorities established by the Aerospace Principal Scientist and serves as a key contributor to Dunmore's aerospace growth strategy through technical excellence, documentation discipline, customer responsiveness, and continuous learning.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Aerospace Technical Services & Validation Execution

• Execute approved Aerospace Technical Services Requests (TSRs), validation plans, and qualification activities.
• Support aerospace development programs through testing, sample preparation, data generation, and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate and support laboratory, pilot-scale, and production-scale aerospace trials.
• Execute validation plans, repeatability studies, robustness studies, and application-specific testing activities.
• Ensure all aerospace technical work is traceable, documented, and reproducible.
• Support technology transfer and manufacturing readiness activities as aerospace products mature.
• Assist with development and maintenance of aerospace test methods, acceptance criteria, and reporting standards.
• Support generation of technical data required for customer qualification, product development, and aerospace program execution.

Qualification & Customer Support

• Support customer qualification efforts through structured testing, data generation, validation activities, and technical documentation.
• Assist in translating customer requirements, specifications, and qualification expectations into testing plans and execution activities.
• Assemble customer-facing technical packages including test reports, validation summaries, qualification data, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct preliminary technical screening of aerospace customer questions, concerns, and complaints to support timely issue resolution and appropriate escalation.
• Assist customers and internal teams in understanding material performance characteristics, test results, and qualification data.
• Support aerospace customer visits, technical reviews, audits, witness testing, and application discussions as required.
• Maintain awareness of customer specifications, qualification requirements, and aerospace industry expectations.
• Support preparation of technical responses to customer requests, qualification inquiries, and application-related questions.

Applications & Technical Support

• Support evaluation of aerospace applications including thermal control systems, multifunctional film system