Materials and Process Engineer

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$80,000.00/yr - $/yr

DSJ Global is currently partnered with an industry leading Aerospace and Industrial Component manufacturing company who is looking to add a new Materials and Process Engineer to their team in Charleston, SC. You would be responsible for coordinating manufacturing processes by performing the following duties: assisting in training and leading composite lay-up and engineering technicians on issues.

Responsibilities:

• Work hands-on with composite lay-up and bonding personnel in the fabrication of composite and metal bond parts and assemblies.
• Guide lay-up and bonding personnel in the fabrication of composite and metal bond parts.
• Participate in Kaizen events to solve production/operations problems.
• Evaluate the use of adhesives, primers, processing techniques and materials for use within the company.
• Provide technical input to assist in the fabrication of tooling and the resolution of tooling issues.
• Develop manufacturing processes (Bill of Materials, Work Instructions, Travelers) for sheet metal and composite parts fabrication to customer requirements using customer supplied data (drawing, mylars and tooling). Must meet job release deadlines.
• Support root cause and corrective action teams.
• Assist in standard mechanical testing of composite materials.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Participates in research into and development of innovative processing and fabrication techniques in the application of advanced composite materials (graphite/polyimide, graphite/epoxy, graphite/bismaleimide, thermoplastics), honeycomb cores, and adhesives to aerospace structures.

Qualifications:

• BS in Aeronautical, Chemical, Material Science, or Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of experience with the engineering and processing of composites.
• Possess a background and knowledge in composite materials and processes (graphite/polyimide, graphite/epoxy, graphite/bismaleimide, thermoplastics, honeycomb cores, and adhesives) used in aerospace structures and vehicles.
• Possess some knowledge of industry practices and standards, with a particular focus on the fabrication, qualification, and testing of composite materials.

Entry level

Full-time

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing