Aerospace Composites Manufacturing Engineer II

Axillon Aerospace; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Axillon Aerospace seeks a Manufacturing Engineer 2 to support and improve composite manufacturing capabilities for aerospace products. You will contribute to NPI, process optimization, and continuous improvement across design and deployment of composites processes.

Responsibilities include developing and refining manufacturing methods, performing FEA validation, and collaborating with production, QA and vendors to meet project goals. A strong CAD/FEA and Lean/Six Sigma background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, with 2–5+ years in composites manufacturing, processing, or testing.
• Proficiency in CAD software and FEA/CAE structural analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of polymer matrix behaviors, mechanical properties, and safety standards.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs related to composites.
• Develops manufacturing processes and designs by studying product requirements and implementing methods.
• Minimizes technical and human process variability.
• Maintains revision control for processes and design changes.
• Improves efficiency by planning workflow, space, and equipment layout.
• Calculates production, labor, and material costs and reviews schedules.
• Coordinates with outside vendors on development of composites manufacturing solutions.
• Works with production, quality control, and suppliers to meet goals and budgets.
• Creates 3D CAD models and defines fiber architectures, layups, and resin systems.
• Develops work instructions, tooling plans, and assembly methods.
• Uses FEA to validate structural integrity and conducts material tests.
• Leads root-cause analyses on material or process failures.
• Supports cross-functional collaboration across Design, Manufacturing and QA.

Skills

CAD software

FEA/CAE

Polymer materials

Solid modeling

Problem solving

NC/Robot programming

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Microsoft Office

Siemens NX

Fibersim

Composites manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX with Fibersim

3D CAD Software

FEA/CAE tools

NC/Robot Programming

Job description

Axillon Aerospace seeks a Manufacturing Engineer 2 to support and improve composite manufacturing capabilities for aerospace products. You will contribute to NPI, process optimization, and continuous improvement across design and deployment of composites processes.

Responsibilities include developing and refining manufacturing methods, performing FEA validation, and collaborating with production, QA and vendors to meet project goals. A strong CAD/FEA and Lean/Six Sigma background is preferred.