Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and interpreting engine manuals and other technical data to develop the methods and processes necessary for the repair and overhaul of complex aircraft engine components.
• Writing of process plans / work instructions for execution by production mechanics
• Planning sequences of operations, estimating time required, and creating schedules
• Evaluating out of tolerance or unknown conditions on aircraft engine components
• Investigates, establishes, and implements requirements for equipment, tooling, and material, including make or buy decisions and facility layout as required for new or revised products.
• Investigates and troubleshoots process issues.
• Provides technical support to operations.
• Consult with outside engineering entities when required to resolve hardware or process issues
• Coordinates multiple manufacturing and automation projects
• Provide technical support and guidance to suppliers performing repair work
• Analyze process data in support of continuous improvement

The Manufacturing Engineer should have some combination of the following experience:

• Prior experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically: fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems)
• Composites manufacturing process knowledge: Comprehensive experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures (ie. Organic/Polymer Matrix Composites, Fiber Reinforcement, Manufacturing methods, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.)
• Knowledge of Composites and Bonded Structures applications for gas turbines and/or other high temperature applications
• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior experience
  • Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft O365 suite.
• Able to interpret manufacturing drawings and 3D models / Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, experience with Kaizen events or experience with a continuous improvement program (6s, etc.).
• Experience translating technical requirements (drawings / prints, manuals) to operator level work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) experience
• Experience repairing composite materials
• Experience in automation and robotic applications preferred.
• Experience with FAA Repair Stations
• Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Process management / statistical process control / data analysis / analysis of variance / design of experiment / process risk analysis / PPAP / FMEA, control plans, root cause analysis experience.
• CAD Software Experience (NX, AutoCAD)
• Solumina G8 Experience

Note: Due to the nature of work performed, this position requires U.S. citizenship.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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