Lead Composites Manufacturing Process Engineer

Lead Composites Manufacturing Process Engineer

Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineer responsible for developing new composite structures and enhancing existing structures manufactured in the composite bonding area. Own assigned manufacturing processes and components, with responsibilities spanning technical development to communication with executive leadership and production floor operators.

• Ensure compliance with engineering specifications, processes, and procedures for 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, providing cost estimates and ROI for automation opportunities, and developing tooling concepts and production methodologies for automation cells.
• Participate in business reviews and provide technical manufacturing insight.
• Assist with material, tooling, and process selection for Engineering Development Programs.
• Provide production troubleshooting support and daily direction to hourly and salary manufacturing personnel.
• Lead process improvement efforts to reduce labor hours, cycle times, and improve productivity.
• Lead activities related to factory layout and capacity planning.
• Support FAA, NADCAP, AS9100, and customer audit activity.
• Collaborate with suppliers to troubleshoot quality and delivery issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing or related engineering in design, construction, and manufacturing of composite structures.
• Proficiency in CATIA 3D modeling software.
• Access to export-controlled technology requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. U.S. Person includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, and certain asylees/refugees. Must provide proof of status if hired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively in cross-functional teams and with operators on the production floor.

• Competitive pay and growth opportunities.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; health FSA; 401k with immediate vesting; educational assistance; life insurance; paid time off.

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Employment notices:
Background and drug screening are required and offers are contingent on satisfactory results. ST Engineering is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.