Composites Engineer (Aerospace)

The role

You will lead the complete project lifecycle for repairs of ground test equipment. This includes evaluating damage, designing repair processes, and overseeing execution.

What you will do

• Evaluate damage to ground test equipment and develop repairs.
• Engage with customers to scope and inspect damage conditions.
• Develop project schedule and cost to support quoting.
• Communicate and make technical presentations to customers.
• Develop repairs, work instructions, and identify materials.
• Develop standard repair processes.
• Support production personnel in the facility and at customer locations.
• Review and disposition nonconforming material.
• Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality efforts and drive improvements.
• Support program management by developing project plans and work packages.

Required qualifications

• A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 15 years prior relevant experience
• A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities
• 10 years experience with composite manufacturing processes
• Prior experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically: fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems)
• Comprehensive experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures
• Knowledge of Composites and Bonded Structures applications for gas turbines and/or other similar applications
• Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions
• Experience with designing tooling to support repairs / production processes
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques
• Experience with GD&T to include determining tolerance requirements

Nice to have

• Advanced Degree in Engineering
• Computer Aided Design Software experience: Creo / Windchill
• NX / FiberSIM / TeamCenter
• Computer Aided Engineering software experience
• Experience with design for manufacturing & assembly
• Documenting repair validation, analysis and research
• Understanding of manufacturing cost and reproducibility
• Familiarity with principles of product development, reliability and quality control
• Experience with configuration management

Benefits

• mentorship
• career growth opportunities
• comprehensive benefits

Before you apply

• US Citizen
• US Passport (or ability to acquire)
• All candidates selected will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening

About the company

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with 3,000+ experts across North America. They partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, and more.