Composites Manufacturing Engineer, Entry-Level

Role Overview

• Lead the design and development of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment necessary for the manufacturing of aerospace composite components
• Continuously evaluate and enhance manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to optimize efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Implement improvements to increase production capacity and reduce cycle times
• Take ownership of hardware development and production processes, ensuring adherence to schedules and driving continuous improvements
• Develop and implement innovative solutions for tooling and fixturing to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality
• Act as the primary point of contact for all aspects related to part expertise, including understanding intricacies of the hardware and providing guidance on its fabrication
• Support manufacturing floor operations by actively engaging with production teams to identify areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes
• Create detailed work instructions and procedures to standardize manufacturing processes and ensure consistency in product quality
• Lead the resolution of nonconformance issues by assessing root causes and implementing corrective actions to bring parts back into compliance
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality, to ensure the seamless integration into the production process
• Identify and address production challenges, implementing effective solutions to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality aerospace components
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to meet industry standards and customer expectations
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and participate in cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product integrity
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, driving Lean and Six Sigma principles throughout the manufacturing process

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering field
• Experience in carbon fiber composite aerospace manufacturing
• 2+ years technical aptitude and ability to quickly become an expert on complex hardware
• Proficiency in CAD software for developing tooling and fixturing designs
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and delivering results in a fast-paced environment
• High level of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to thrive in a dynamic and challenging work environment
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Benefits

• generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
• parental leave
• educational reimbursement
• short term disability
• pet Insurance
• flexible PTO options