Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The  Process Engineer supports the Research & Technology team to define and implement process development activities for novel, derivative and existing programs to produce advanced high temperature structures for high speed/high temperature Defense and Space applications. You will get to be hands-on in this position delivering process, prototype and low-rate production components for test and operational flight. It may also involve the direction of duties for engineering and production technicians. To be successful as the Process Engineer , you will lead process development and execution of your assigned process or subprocess and create technical documentation packages including engineering drawings, manufacturing work instructions and development/test/delivery reports. Importantly, you will be a clear communicator, team-focused and a champion for safety.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead/Support engineering initiatives, process development, and low-rate initial production (LRIP) manufacturing operations in support of advanced, high temperature composite material programs
• Maintain engineering notebooks, research documentation, process records, lab books, operate recording equipment, etc.
• Author technical reports, presentations and present to internal and external stakeholders
• Create process documentation, work instructions and travelers
• Serve as the technical point of contact/subject matter expert for assigned process(es)
• Participate in root cause analysis investigations as part of a team
• Support non-conformance investigation and disposition; implement corrective actions
• Identify and implement equipment and process improvements as part of MRL advancement and continuous improvement activities
• Develop, understand and follow all health and safety policies and best practices; promote such behavior within the process/team and throughout the organization

What we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated results in technical problem solving, product and process development and supporting customer focused programs and services
• Experience writing process procedures or instructions
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute technical instructions, procedures, drawings, manuals, work orders and travelers
• Experience with?composite manufacturing methods?and processes
• Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment
• Respectful, with a strong work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with GD&T and drawing standards
• Familiarity with CAD design tools
• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook

Preferred:

• Leadership experience, indirect or direct
• Advanced degree with a focus in Advanced Manufacturing or Materials
• Demonstrated experience in new product development relating to process engineering
• MES and / or SCADA system experience; Ignition preferred
• Familiarity with material characterization and analysis techniques and equipment
• Active Security clearance
• Experience with SolidWorks