Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)

The role

The Ground Test Manufacturing Engineer develops manufacturing processes and tooling design for composite parts fabrication. This role supports production activities, troubleshooting, and process improvements for engine program test equipment.

What you will do

• Create written and illustrated manufacturing instructions, bills of material and outside purchase specifications
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and tooling for composite parts
• Work with production teams to ensure manufacturability and suggest improvements
• Train production staff in new processes and techniques
• Provide manufacturing support to design throughout conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases
• Support design with material selection
• Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements
• Develop and validate repair processes in conjunction with design team
• Contribute to Cost of Poor Quality efforts
• Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies

Required qualifications

• A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience
• A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years experience
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities
• Experience with mechanical manufacturing processes (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar)
• Experience with GD&T and print interpretation
• Experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically: fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems)
• Experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures manufacturing (ie. Fiber Reinforcement, Curing, Ovens and Autoclaves, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.)

Nice to have

• Computer Aided Design Software experience: Creo / Windchill
• NX / FiberSIM / TeamCenter
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X-ray and others used in aerospace
• Experience with design for manufacturing & assembly
• Understanding of manufacturing cost and reproducibility
• Experience with implementation of PFMEAs

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits

Before you apply

• All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire

About the company

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with 3,000+ experts across North America. It is part of the global ALTEN Group which has 57,000+ engineers in 30 countries.