Senior Composite Manufacturing Engineer

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* Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or highly complex manufacturing problems through early, upfront design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure producibility, inspectability, testability, maintainability and repairability. * Function spans from the early design development process, through pre-production pathfinder and validation test articles leading to stable production; influencing the product and process specifications to achieve the best quality, cost and cycle time. * Troubleshoot conflicting design development vs. production requirements, promotes new methods / process equipment, and evaluates special material requirements. * Oversee prototype and pilot builds, document the build process with standardized work instructions, define and implement new manufacturing technologies. * Establish process/specification control limits while seeking out opportunities for Poka Yoke. * Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required. * May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on major new programs, moderate "Block change" upgrade contracts or single-purpose mission projects. * Provides input to design, technical staff, briefs management, and participates effectively in a team of moderately experienced professional staff. * Develop manufacturing processes, procedures and tooling using technical experience and collaborative interaction with the team to improve quality, eliminate non-value-added steps and shorten lead times.

* BS degree in an Engineering discipline * Minimum 7 years experience working in a Composites Aerospace manufacturing environment * Must have an extensive working knowledge of advanced composites production operations, automated & conventional material placement technology, applicable tooling/fixturing conceptualization and design * Competency with 3-D modeling or CAD software programs (Pro/E preferred), tooling fabrication, machining operations, quality control procedures, MRB, and the ability to work extended hours as required.