Senior Systems, R&T Process Development Engineer; Onsite

Composite Technologies Engineer

This role will be within the R&T department as part of the Engineering organization conducting research and development of primarily but not limited to Composite technologies based in Riverside, CA.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and support the development of technologies in adherence with TRL and MRL toll gates.
• Working closely with Engineers and Engineering Technicians, supporting daily process development.
• Interacting between Engineering groups (programs, chief office engineer, aftermarket, manufacturing/operations, facilities, supply chain, test labs, suppliers and customers); ensuring on-time and quality execution of materials & process project tasks and deliverables.
• Utilize manufacturing process experience to provide technical support and consultation for executing prototype and demonstrator builds.
• Review, understand, provide feedback, and approve manufacturing planning documents.
• Ensures adherence to all compliance requirements (TRL, MRL, EHS, CMS, QMS, PPAP etc.)
• Engages in problem solving initiatives & challenges the status quo (e.g. root cause and corrective action investigations, OEE, FPY, customer escapes)
• Participates and contributes on Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control build plans.
• Identifies opportunities on drawings and specifications to influence changes to engineering designs and line balancing.
• Participates in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible for processes.
• Participates in process improvement and continuous improvement activities.
• Implements results of lean manufacturing initiatives.
• 10% travel as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Multi-Axis robotics programming and operation experience.
• 3-5 years industry experience in the field of composite manufacturing and process development is required, ideally with a strong focus on composite Aerostructures.
• Experience as a technical SME, relationship building, effective communications, lean leader, influencer.
• Extensive Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience interpreting Engineering drawings and 3D CAD Designs (CATIA).
• Knowledge of thermoset and thermoplastic composite material & processing specifications for Aerospace industry.
• Product development and introduction experience.
• Knowledge of metallic material & processing specifications for Aerospace industry.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficient oral and written communications skills in a very collaborative environment.
• Experience working with fiber optic laser systems.
• PLC programming and operating experience.
• Advanced knowledge of robotic programming and operation.
• Systems development and integration experience.

What We Offer:

Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

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