Composites Manufacturing Engineer II

The Composites Manufacturing Engineer II is the subject matter expert and is responsible for the development of composite manufacturing tooling, equipment, and processes, maximizing efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, composite manufacturing & assembly methods and work force utilization. Determines tooling, fixtures and equipment needed to achieve manufacturing goals. Designs fixtures & tooling required to fabricate and manufacture composites and works with R&D to ensure product manufacturability. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an ISO9001/AS9100D facility. Relies on team input, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Assignment of Functions or Duties:

• Ensure successful transitioning of new composite products from product development to production.
• Confer with R&D Engineering, Production/ Manufacturing, Quality and Materials staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Assesses manufacturability of composite products with R&D Engineering.
• Participates in design reviews and approval phases.
• Evaluate tooling or equipment requirements to support composite production/manufacturing.
• Support design changes of product once it enters production.
• Assists in the development of inspection criteria with Quality Control.
• Support of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities associated with development and production/ manufacturing issues.
• Creating, maintaining and improving composite processes, workflow, and process documentation.
• Develops and/or improves composite assembly fixtures in support of development and production of products.
• Creates and submits Engineering Change Request to Engineering for review and approval.
• Review & approves Engineering Change Orders.
• Work with Materials Group to develop and implement technical requirements for suppliers. Coordinate and/or participate on supplier assessment, work with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Maintain product Bill of Materials in ERP system.
• Work with cross functional teams to create and maintain Methods of Manufacturing within ERP system.
• Work with QA on Production & Manufacturing issues and inspection criteria. Coordinate/support nonconforming product disposition working with the Production/Quality department to define the proper disposition of the non-conformity.
• Provide technical engineering expertise to Production & Manufacturing.
• Support of the APQP process (PFMEA, Control Plans and Process Flow).
• Creates and maintains work instructions for production.

Minimum Requirements for Education, Skillset, Qualifications, and Experience:
•B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field or 10+ years experience
•5-7+ years direct involvement in tooling and equipment procedure/process development for prepregcomposites.
•Knowledge on resin transfer and/or resin infusion molding applications
•Must be a US Citizen.
•Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
•Self-motivated and ability to work with little or no supervision
•Excellent communication, interpersonal and training skills
•Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks
•Must be open-minded and flexible, exhibits sensitivity, honesty and integrity
•Experience interfacing with suppliers to support process development and cost reduction for new
Products.
•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
•Experience in working with military specifications and requirements

Preferred Skills and Experience:
•Preferred M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field or 15+ years experience
•5-7 years direct involvement of tooling and procedure development for resin transfer and/or resin infusionmolding applications