Lead Composites Manufacturing Process Engineer

ST Engineering

$120K — $152K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering
  • Proficiency in CATIA 3D modeling software
  • Ability to access export-controlled technology and meet U.S. Person requirements
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word)

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with carbon fiber composite manufacturing specifications
  • Support cost model development and reduction initiatives
  • Prepare comprehensive Statements of Work for capital purchases
  • Review and approve engineering drawings and specifications
  • Maintain bonding work instructions and repair plans
  • Develop and implement bonding and inspection tooling
  • Drive process improvement for labor hour and cycle reduction

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
  • Health Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
  • Immediate 401k vesting
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)
Full Job Description
Who YOU are and what YOU can become

Manufacturing / Process Engineers serve as the critical link between design engineering and production operations. As a Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineer, you will focus on developing new composite structures and enhancing existing structures manufactured in the composite bonding area. This role requires ownership of assigned manufacturing processes and components, with responsibilities spanning from technical development to communication with both executive leadership and certified operators on the production floor.

What YOU will do

  • Ensure compliance with engineering specifications, processes, and procedures that support the manufacturing of carbon fiber reinforced composite structures, including:
    - Process Specifications
    - Material Specifications
    - Tooling Design, Manufacturing, and Geometry Buy-Off via modeling software
  • Support the development of detailed cost models and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Assist in capital purchases by preparing comprehensive Statements of Work.
  • Review, interpret, and approve engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Develop and maintain bonding work instructions, repair plans, and vendor fabrication instructions.
  • Design and implement new and revised bonding and inspection tooling.
  • Develop and implement effective repair plans to restore product compliance.
  • Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing, including:
    - Evaluating manufacturability of design concepts
    - Providing cost estimates and ROI for automation opportunities
    - Developing tooling concepts and production methodologies for automation cells
    - Participating in business reviews and providing technical manufacturing insight
    - Assisting with material, tooling, and process selection for Engineering Development Programs
  • Provide production troubleshooting support and daily direction to both hourly and salary manufacturing personnel.
  • Lead process improvement, driving labor hour and cycle reduction initiatives and enhanced productivity.
  • Lead activities related to factory layout and capacity planning.
  • Support FAA, NADCAP, AS9100, and Customer audit activity
  • Collaborate with suppliers to troubleshoot issues related to quality and delivery
  • Production, Facilities, and Manufacturing Planning


Skills:

Critical Thinking

  • Troubleshoot engineering issues impacting part quality, cost, or function
  • Develop and monitor engineering metrics related to productivity and part flow


Communication

  • Apply and maintain operator manufacturing procedures, training manuals, and planning tools
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Prepare engineering documentation in support of manufacturing activities


What YOU must bring to Succeed

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing or a related engineering field in the design, construction, and manufacturing of composite structures.
  • Proficiency in CATIA 3D modeling software
  • This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A 'U.S. Person,' as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.


Desired Characteristics

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
  • Communicating in cross-functional teams


At ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $120,000 to $152,000 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
  • Health Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
  • Immediate 401k vesting
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)


Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

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