Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer Pay Rate:

$65 /hr

Location:

Lansing, MI Area Code:

517

ZIP Code:

48911

Start Date:

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#GroundTestDesign #ManufacturingEngineer #AerospaceJobs Job description Be responsible for developing manufacturing processes and tooling design for composite parts fabrication using approved models and drawings. Support production activities, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements to ensure efficient and high-quality manufacturing for the three to six month build schedules. May be tasked with evaluating any damage from normal operations by customers and developing repairs to restore the assembly or components to original or acceptable requirements. Responsibilities

• Create written and illustrated manufacturing instructions, bills of material and outside purchase specifications per engineering drawings/specifications.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and tooling for composite parts
• Work with production teams to ensure manufacturability and suggest improvements.
• Train production staff in new processes and techniques.
• Providing manufacturing support to design throughout conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases, to include validation, customer approval, manufacturing, and operational service.
• Support design with material selection based on usability and compatibility with current processes and equipment.
• Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements.
• Develop and validate repair processes in conjunction with design team.
• Contribute to Cost of Poor Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies
• Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems. Education and Experience
• A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) University Degree
• 10+ years prior relevant experience
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities
• Experience with mechanical manufacturing processes (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar)
• Experience with GD&T and print interpretation.
• Experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically: fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems)
• Experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures manufacturing (ie. Fiber Reinforcement, Curing, Ovens and Autoclaves, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.) Preferred skills and experience
• Computer Aided Design Software experience: Creo / Windchill (Preferred) or NX / FiberSIM / TeamCenter
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X-ray and others used in aerospace.
• Experience with design for manufacturing & assembly
• Understanding of manufacturing cost and reproducibility
• Experience with implementation of PFMEAs If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided.

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