Technical Lead, Infused Aerospace presso Albany International Corporation

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Manager: Technical Lead Manager (located in Rochester NH)

The Project Engineer will be responsible for driving the development of a high-rate layup solution for a primary aerostructure in collaboration with European customers, government and academia agencies. The role will focus on leading the design, integration, and validation of advanced composite layup and custom tooling technologies to advance the manufacturing readiness level for the primary aerostructure. Upon the success of this project, this position is expected to support a 2-year technology transfer to Europe as an expat assignment.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical focal point for the primary aerostructure high-rate layup project, ensuring alignment between internal teams, European customers, supporting agencies, and equipment suppliers.
• Drive technology maturation by advancing composite structure solution between concept and design to prototype and pilot production, ensuring readiness for integration into development and low-rate production programs.
• Lead the evaluation of DFP vs. NCF layup solutions through material conformance and producibility trials.
• Define requirements, design concepts, and oversee procurement of a custom DFP head, including modular / dockable systems for multiple tow widths and head sizes.
• Develop and validate custom forming tooling to support flange post-placement operations, ensuring accuracy and repeatability in tight radii and Z-shaped geometries.
• Support design and integration of tooling for part fixturing, handling, and forming downstream of layup.
• Oversee integration of in-process inspection systems for ply accuracy and defect detection.
• Drive development of automated tool handling systems (e.g., MGV/AGV), eliminating crane lifts and enabling continuous part flow.
• Ensure tooling and equipment solutions meet cost, rate, ergonomics, and quality requirements for industrialization.
• Collaborate with tooling suppliers to ensure robust, production-ready designs.
• Mentor engineers and technicians on layup tooling best practices and automation readiness.