Composites Manufacturing Specialist Engineer

ISG International Service Group; España; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ISG International Service Group is seeking a Composites Manufacturing Specialist Engineer to support development, industrialization, qualification, and continuous improvement of prepreg composite materials and processes with a focus on AFP and hand lay-up technologies.

The role collaborates with engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers to define specs, routing, and process documentation. A related engineering degree and 3+ years in composites are preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field.
• 3+ years in composite manufacturing preferred; experience with prepregs is a plus.
• Experience with prepreg materials, hand lay-up, and composite manufacturing documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain engineering specifications for hand lay-up manufacturing processes for prepreg components.
• Define manufacturing routing sheets for prepreg parts.
• Establish prepreg material handling requirements including out-time tracking and shelf-life management.
• Lead and support new-part qualification activities and first-article plans.
• Develop, evaluate, and validate new composite manufacturing processes before production release.
• Coordinate with material and process suppliers and verify compliance with specs.
• Support automation technologies such as Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and compare to manual processes.
• Define, update, and maintain routing sheets, work instructions, and process documentation for new and existing components and processes.
• Define ply kit requirements based on ply books and lay-up sequences.
• Provide engineering disposition for non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Capture lessons learned and update documentation as new components or processes are introduced.

Conocimientos

Prepreg materials

Hand lay-up

AFP

Process development

Documentation control

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Herramientas

AFP equipment

Descripción del empleo

We are supporting an international high-technology engineering organization developing advanced products and systems for demanding applications.

We are looking for a Composites Manufacturing Specialist Engineer to join its manufacturing engineering organization. The successful candidate will support the development, industrialization, qualification, and continuous improvement of composite materials and manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on prepreg technologies.

This position combines hands‑on manufacturing engineering with materials and process expertise and will work closely with engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering specifications for hand lay-up manufacturing processes for prepreg composite components.
• Define manufacturing routing sheets for prepreg parts in accordance with applicable engineering specifications.
• Establish, document, and control prepreg material handling requirements, including out-time tracking, storage conditions, material lot traceability, and shelf-life management.
• Lead and support new-part qualification activities, including definition of first-article build plans, preparation of process documentation, and support during qualification inspections.
• Develop, evaluate, and validate new composite manufacturing processes before their release to production, including lay-up configurations, cure cycles, and vacuum bagging techniques.
• Coordinate with new material and manufacturing process suppliers, establishing evaluation criteria, overseeing sample testing, and verifying compliance with applicable technical specifications.
• Support the introduction, transition, and qualification of automated composite manufacturing technologies, particularly Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), including technical comparison and benchmarking against manual manufacturing processes.
• Define, update, and maintain routing sheets, work instructions, and manufacturing/process documentation for new and existing components and processes.
• Define ply kit requirements based on engineering ply books and established lay-up sequences.
• Provide engineering disposition and technical support for SCSRs and manufacturing non-conformances, including containment activities and corrective-action follow-up.
• Capture and document lessons learned from manufacturing and qualification activities.
• Update work instructions and process documentation as new components, manufacturing processes, materials, or suppliers are introduced and qualified.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a closely related engineering discipline:

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in composite manufacturing, with the required level of experience depending on the seniority of the position.
• Practical knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and materials.
• Experience working with prepreg composite materials and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing documentation, engineering specifications, and process control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous experience within the aerospace sector or another highly regulated, advanced engineering environment.

Technical Expertise

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and/or hands‑on experience in:

• Prepreg composite manufacturing
• Hand lay-up processes
• Composite material handling and control
• Prepreg out-time and shelf-life management
• Lay-up configurations and ply sequences
• Ply books and ply kit definition
• Composite cure cycles
• Automated Fiber Placement (AFP)
• First Article and new-part qualification
• Manufacturing process development and validation
• Engineering specifications
• Manufacturing routing sheets
• Work instructions and process documentation
• Material and process supplier qualification
• Non-conformance evaluation and engineering disposition
• Corrective-action follow-up
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working with controlled manufacturing processes and technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, technical activities, and priorities simultaneously.
• Structured and quality-oriented approach to manufacturing engineering.

Physical & Working Requirements

• Ability to work with composite materials and manufacturing processes in an engineering and production environment.
• Ability to use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to review and work with manufacturing documentation, process instructions, and engineering specifications.