R&D Engineer

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FT-1ST SHIFT Duncan, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $ Annually

Company

Advanced Ceramic Coatings, LLC. (ACC) is a joint venture between GE Aerospace and Lincotek Surface Solutions. ACC is a leader in the ready-to-engine airfoil applications market, namely thermal coatings for aviation components.

Develop and optimize end to end processes for fluid-based coatings in the aerospace market using innovative solutions based on data driven analyses. This will include development of formulation, size reduction, mixing, dispersion, suspension, and filtration of various slurries. Utilize performance testing including viscosity, rheology, particle size, flowability, settling, shelf-life stability, and so forth. Liquid coating application processes may include spray, dip, spin and corresponding delivery systems therefore application experience with the operation, modification, maintenance, and calibration of coating equipment is required.

Investigate the effects of process variables on slurry properties, application process, coating performance, and final product quality. This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who enjoys R&D activities on the shop floor and collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, run experiments, and scale optimized coating processes into production. The successful candidate will possess experience in a manufacturing industry with increasing responsibilities in Engineering, Operations, and/or Research & Development.

He/she will be responsible for bringing new product and processes to market on time and within budget. Strong focus on process improvement and waste elimination in their responsible areas working closely with Production, Engineering, Facilities, and Quality. He/she will apply techniques and processes, teach and mentor best practices (Lean, Six Sigma, DFM, DFA, DOE, FMEA, VA/VE, etc.).

He/she must be available for one month training in Italy at the headquarters of the Unitedcoatings Group if required. Occasional overseas and domestic travel will be required to support the rapid growth of ACC.

Essential Functions

• Act as lead technical reference for customer and internal organization in the case of materials, coatings, and assembly applications.
• Maintain alignment with Plant & Production Managers, Director of Engineering, Quality Manager, Facility Manager, CFO, and GM to ensure that customer expectations, validation activities, improvement plans etc. will be completed on time and on budget.
• Represent the Company in front of the customers as the Senior Expert on coatings with the goal of increasing the Company’s image and reputation by obtaining the customer’s respect and trust.
• Provide training and mentoring to other ACC staff in technical areas to support daily production, continuous improvement, and New Product and/or Process Introduction.
• Develop and continually improve a documented process for Product Realization. Includes the development of machine design standard & documentation, IQ/OQ/PQ process, and link to TPM
• Review, analyze, and offer Value Analysis/Value Engineering options to customer specifications and requirements. Manage qualification kick-off and ongoing stage gate meetings. Constant follow up and put decisions into actions.
• In close collaboration with Plant & Production Managers, Director of Engineering, and Quality Manager to determine and approve the production flow of a new component, fulfillment of its qualification steps and providing the customer products responding to the required quality specifications within the due date and within budget.
• Instrumental in continuous improvement efforts to improve quality, cycle time reduction, and cost improvement. Lead the technical needs for the company e.g. analyze new processes, cost analysis, customer meetings, RFQ analysis, new technologies, etc. that bring added value to the company.
• Ensure that departmental work methods are compatible with company standards and customer requirements
• Create a culture for deep understanding of process failure mode and reduction of variation. Lead Root Cause Corrective Action activities to permanently eliminate defects.
• Adhere to the Company's Quality and Safety Management System and in accordance with its procedures and…