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Without the strength of our Engineering team, we would not be able to offer the industry-leading service we’re known for. We’re seeking a Composites Manufacturing Engineer I. This is an entry level position focused on supporting composite manufacturing while building essential skills. The ideal candidate  

As a strong communicator and skilled hands-on Engineering professional, you will be responsible for aiding in the development, production, and application of composite materials within the organization.  This role involves strategic planning, innovation, and aiding in all aspects of composite material projects from inception through completion.  The engineer will work closely with other departments, including engineering, operations, and program management to ensure the successful integration of composite technologies into the company’s product lines.

SUMMARY: 

The Composites Manufacturing Engineer I will be required to aid in the formulation of manufacturing process designs for challenging, complex aerospace products to meet all customer system requirements.  Responsibilities to include but are not limited to: determining bill of materials, aiding in the development of sequence of assembly, solving production problems, analyzing current manufacturing planning processes, designing/reviewing necessary tooling, creating manufacturing documents, and developing working relationships with a multi-disciplined team of people.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hands-on responsibility of the day-to-day technical status of assigned projects to ensure team objectives and customer requirements are met. 
• Aid in the formulation of manufacturing processes for aerospace products or systems to meet all customer specified requirements 
• Help develop products process fabrication/control documentation 
• Design/draft for required tooling to meet program production rate and quality requirements. 
• Act as the technical interface with customers for program status updates, program reviews, and problem/solution meetings 
• Assist in root cause analysis for any failure of product requirement and development of corrective action
• Develop pricing and lead time in support of customer RFQs and/or RFIs 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must have exceptional time management
• Typically possess 0-2 years of relevant industry experience 
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a clearance - current or active security clearance is a plus 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with composite manufacturing methodologies – autoclave and press molding experience are a plus
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint reading experience 
• Modeling/Drafting experience
• The ability to read and interpret Engineering Specifications (Drawings, Material Specifications, Processing Specifications, etc.) 
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities on multiple projects simultaneously 
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) 

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to work independently with some supervision  
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimal direction 
• Desire to innovate and be an out of the box thinker 
• “Hands-on” engineer mentality with a passion for design/fabrication of cutting-edge hardware 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, root cause analysis and risk assessments with a strong attention to detail 
• Must possess strong analytical approach to problem solving to deliver innovative solutions 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

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