Composites Application Engineer

Best Military Resume; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Military Resume seeks a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to analyze customer requirements for composite and additive manufacturing. You will develop and validate processes for automated production systems and contribute to AFP/ATL and additive manufacturing initiatives.

Travel to customer sites is required, and you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance product performance and operational efficiency in a Rockford, IL setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, Pro/E, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer manufacturing requirements for composite and additive manufacturing applications.
• Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes for advanced composite and automated production systems.
• Support AFP/ATL, additive manufacturing, and automated inspection applications.
• Travel to customer and partner facilities to support implementation and resolve process-related issues.

Skills

Willingness to travel domestically and

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Pro/E

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

Review and analyze customer manufacturing requirements for composite and additive manufacturing applications Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes for advanced composite and automated production systems Research and evaluate alternative manufacturing methods and emerging technologies Support Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), Automated Tape Laying (ATL), additive manufacturing, and automated inspection applications Assist in machine qualification activities and production readiness validation Support projects from proposal development through installation, commissioning, and production ramp-up Generate technical documentation, process reports, and customer-facing engineering deliverables Provide technical training to internal personnel and customers on equipment operation, process optimization, and manufacturing best practices Support composite software development initiatives and process integration activities Travel to customer and partner facilities to support implementation, troubleshoot production challenges, and resolve process-related issues under tight timelines Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams to improve product performance and operational efficiency Maintain regular and reliable attendance at the Rockford, IL facility Work overtime or off-shift hours as required to support project and customer needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, Pro/E, or similar platforms
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of Python or other programming languages
• Experience with NC programming and the ability to read and interpret NC files
• Experience with large-scale additive manufacturing, composite layup processes, 3D printing, AFP, or ATL technologies
• Experience programming and operating CNC machine tools and robotic manufacturing platforms
• Familiarity with industrial robotics and machine vision systems
• Understanding of advanced manufacturing process development and automation technologies
• Experience supporting aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or high-performance production environments preferred