STEM University Degree or equivalent plus 15 years relevant experience, or STEM Advanced Degree plus 10 years experience
10+ years of experience in composite manufacturing processes
Experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites such as fiberglass, aramid, or carbon prepreg
Comprehensive knowledge of advanced composites and bonded structures
Mechanical design experience in aerospace, defense, or automotive sectors
Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques
US Citizenship and ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Responsibilities
Evaluate damage to ground test equipment and develop restoration repairs
Engage with customers to scope and inspect damage conditions prior to quoting
Develop project schedules and cost estimates for repair jobs
Make technical presentations and communicate effectively with customers
Create work instructions and identify materials for repair jobs
Establish standard repair processes to enhance execution efficiency
Support production personnel in executing repairs both on-site and at customer locations
Benefits
Opportunity to lead projects from conception to execution
Engagement with a diverse customer base, enhancing interpersonal skills
Chance to contribute to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
Potential for mentorship, fostering career development for junior team members
Travel opportunities that provide exposure to various operational environments
Full Job Description
Job Description:
As a Ground Test Composites Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the complete project lifecycle for repairs of ground test equipment:
a. Decomposing customer requirements;
b. Quoting;
c. Evaluating damage;
d. Designing / developing repair process;
e. Work instruction development;
f. Oversight of repair process execution.
You will be responsible for evaluating damage from normal operations and developing repairs to restore the assembly or components to original requirements.
What You Will Do:
Evaluate damage to ground test equipment during normal use and develop repairs to restore the parts to original / acceptable conditions.
Engage with customers in properly scoping / inspecting damage conditions prior to quoting / part arrival on site.
Develop project schedule / cost to support quoting all repair jobs.
Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external customers.
Develop repairs, work instructions, identify materials to support all repair jobs,
including engagement with production personnel.
Develop standard repair processes to simplify repair execution.
Support production personnel in the performance of the repairs in our facility and at customer locations.
Travel to support repair work. Travel up to 50% may be required depending on the repair work.
Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements.
Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive improvements.
Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies
Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems.
Support program management by developing an engineering project plan, establishing work packages, milestones, objectives.
Mentor junior designers.
Qualifications You Must Have:
A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 15 years prior relevant experience
A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities
10 years experience with composite manufacturing processes
Prior experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically: fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems)
Comprehensive experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures (ie. Organic/Polymer Matrix Composites, Fiber Reinforcement, Manufacturing methods, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.)
Knowledge of Composites and Bonded Structures applications for gas turbines and/or other similar applications.
Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar)
Experience with designing tooling to support repairs / production processes such as locating fixtures or grinding depth aids.
Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X-ray and others used in aerospace.
Experience with GD&T to include determining tolerance requirements.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. US Passport (or ability to acquire)
