Purchasing Supervisor
Lincoln Electric
AssemblyERP
Composites Manufacturing Engineer
E-Space
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Support development, scale-up, and optimization of advanced composite structures for aerospace applications and hands-on manufacturing in a fast-paced production environment
- Develop, implement, and optimize composite manufacturing processes (layup, cure, bonding, trimming, machining, and assembly)
- Translate engineering requirements into robust manufacturing work instructions and tooling concepts
- Collaborate with design engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability, repeatability, and cost-effectiveness of composite parts
- Conduct process development trials and lead root cause analysis for non-conformances, implementing corrective and preventive actions
- Define tooling requirements and support the design, procurement, and qualification of new tooling and fixtures
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cycle time reduction, yield improvement, and automation of composite processes
- Prepare and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), travelers, and control plans
- Support supplier qualification and technical reviews for composite materials and processes
- Train and mentor technicians and junior engineers on composite processes and best practices
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ASTM, SAE, NADCAP) and internal quality requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in composites manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace or high-performance applications
- Hands-on expertise with prepreg layup, resin infusion, autoclave/oven cure, bonding, and NDI (non-destructive inspection) techniques
- Strong knowledge of composite materials, resin systems, and structural adhesives
- Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) and PLM/ERP systems
- Experience developing tooling and fixturing for composite components
- Proven track record of driving process improvements in a production environment
- Excellent problem-solving, root cause analysis, and statistical process control skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interface across engineering, production, and leadership teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with shifting priorities and aggressive schedules
- Ability to work extra hours, including nights and weekends, to meet critical deadlines and mission goals
