Manufacturing Engineer

AUTOCLAVE PRODUCTION PROCESS IMPROVEMENT is the KEY

All WORK is done ONSITE in Sioux Center, Iowa

• Composites Manufacturing Process
• Hands‑on experience with Mfg process tasks (equip set up, process documentation, CIP, etc.)

• Our client requires an experienced Composites Manufacturing Engineer to manage a Continuous Improvement Process project to increase production yield from existing Autoclaves.

• Composite part fabrication. Develop, evaluate, and improve composite manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment.
• Apply engineering knowledge to fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials selection. Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions

• Modify configuration of parts within the autoclave
• Determine where TC’s need to be placed on parts and/or molds
• Conduct Thermal Profiles of various load configuration (run load, collect the data)
• Evaluate the TC readings to determine if the load configuration and cure meet customer spec
• Using the data to repeat the process above until a successful combination is found, repeatable, scalable.
• Complete reports for client submittal/approval
• Modify work instructions incorporating the changes

• BSME or equivalent Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Experience with manufacturing sequences and production processes for thermoset and/or thermoplastic composite materials
• Experience developing process improvement processes and documentation