An Advanced Manufacturing Engineer coordinates and manages manufacturing processes in within a manufacturing environment. Develops and implements product quality standards, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods for maximum efficiency. Estimates resource requirements, production times and schedule for manufacturing processes.
Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Location:
Rockford, IL Travel:
40-60% (Domestic & International)
Salary:
Competitive + Full Benefits Are you passionate about advanced manufacturing and composite materials? Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and working directly with customers to transform ideas into innovative solutions? Join our team as a Advanced Manufacturing Engineer and play a critical role in developing and optimizing cutting-edge composite manufacturing technologies for aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and beyond. About the Role As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, you will bridge the gap between engineering, manufacturing, and customer support. You'll be responsible for developing machining and processing strategies, validating manufacturing processes, and providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions that set the standard for performance and reliability in composite manufacturing. Key Responsibilities + Evaluate customer manufacturing requirements and develop engineered machining and processing solutions for advanced composites. + Design strategies for composite trimming, drilling, routing, milling, and finishing applications, recommending appropriate tooling, fixturing, and process optimization techniques. + Support machine acceptance testing and conduct customer demonstrations to ensure solutions meet technical and business needs. + Develop and validate machining processes for materials such as carbon fiber, glass fiber, honeycomb structures, and both thermoset and thermoplastic composites. + Optimize manufacturing parameters for tool life, part quality, dimensional accuracy, and repeatability. + Troubleshoot machining and process-related challenges, ensuring prompt and effective resolutions. + Provide hands-on technical support during machine installation and commissioning, and conduct operator and engineer training for customers. + Develop and validate CNC programs, ensuring machine performance and process capability through factory and site acceptance tests. + Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and manufacturing engineering teams, as well as field service, project management, and sales. + Deliver process documentation, bills of materials, and support configuration management and change control procedures. + Travel domestically and internationally (40-60%) to support project require To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
