Advanced Composites Process Engineer

Park Electrochemical Corp; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes for advanced composite materials in our Newton, Kansas facility. You will monitor equipment, analyze processes, and support new product development while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing or process engineering, and strong skills in statistics, DOE, and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience preferred.
• Strong statistical analysis and design of experiments skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Oracle, and CAD software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in composite materials manufacturing.
• Familiarity with CMH-17/ MILHNDBK-17, ASTM and SACMA test methods.
• Experience with material characterization testing of composite materials including A- and B-basis calculations.
• Familiarity with FAA certification procedures, AGATE and NCAMP test methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily monitoring of manufacturing processes to maintain quality and productivity.
• Set up or review bill of materials for producing advanced composite materials.
• Analyze and troubleshoot processing problems with quick, timely resolution.
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing and test laboratory departments.
• Assist with development of process operating parameters and monitor run conditions of prepregs.
• Assist with development activities for new products on plant equipment and resolve quality and safety issues.
• Assist with management of engineering projects and capital projects aimed at improving business processes.
• Create engineering work orders to execute test plans for screening or qualification.
• Monitor progress of qualification programs for panel lay-up, specimen cutting, tabbing and testing.
• Assist with design, development, testing, and justification of costs for tools, machinery and equipment.
• Provide technical support for new processing methods and equipment, including safety, quality control and training.
• Other duties as required.

Education

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

CAD

Job description

Park Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes for advanced composite materials in our Newton, Kansas facility. You will monitor equipment, analyze processes, and support new product development while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing or process engineering, and strong skills in statistics, DOE, and CAD tools.