Composites Manufacturing Engineer (Dayton, Ohio)

ICOMAT; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Stock options

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ICOMAT is seeking an experienced professional in advanced composites manufacturing located in Dayton, Ohio. The role involves developing manufacturing processes, supporting design engineering, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, knowledge of composite materials, and proficiency in CAD software. We offer competitive salary and benefits, stock options, and significant career growth opportunities in a rapidly advancing field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven experience in advanced composites manufacturing, with a focus on process development.
• Strong understanding of composite materials and their applications.
• Experience with composites lamination and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency.
• Support Design Engineering with analysis of composite materials.
• Implement tooling and composite fabrication processes.

Skills

Advanced composites manufacturing

Process development

Quality protocols (AS9100)

Technical initiative

Tools

CAD software

Autoclaves

Job description

As we scale and grow, we’re looking for talented individuals to help us continue driving this transformation. If you're ready to be part of a pioneering team that’s reshaping industries and pushing the boundaries of technology, we want to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

• Cover all processes following development, design and receipt of customer requirements to allow Operations to commence efficient, conforming and cost-effective manufacturing whilst retaining the customers’ requirements and fully quality compliance.
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes (layup, cure cycles, RTS, trimming and supporting paperwork – Method Sheets, BoM’s and Routings)
• Ensure handling / use of materials is in line with manufacturers recommendations
• Support Design Engineering as required with analysis of composite materials to determine suitability for specific applications.
• Ensure all manufacturing documentation / instruction complies with quality standards and customer approvals.
• Work with appropriate Team on MRB Reviews to Investigate and resolve any issues related to product quality, process deviations, or non-conformances.
• Support and oversee the creation of BoM’s, Purchasing Specifications, Routings, MoM’s, Testing / Inspection Requirement Sheets that provide all the information / processes to procure, manufacture and achieve compliance, doing so in a safe, repeatable manner.
• Implement tooling and composite fabrication processes
• Provide training and support to production teams to ensure a thorough understanding of composite manufacturing processes.
• Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
• Support equipment installation and commissioning
• Troubleshoot and improve output with minimal oversight

What do we need from you?

• 5+ years proven experience in advanced composites manufacturing, with a focus on process development and optimization. (defence/aerospace)
• Strong understanding of composite materials, their properties, and applications.
• Experience with autoclaves, composites lamination and manufacturing
• Proficiency standard to be able to interrogate CAD files to provide support on Quotations, Design and Inspection.
• Solid grounding in quality protocols (AS9100)
• Independent execution and technical initiative

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, pension scheme.
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Career Growth Opportunities: Join us at a pivotal time as we scale up, offering unmatched professional growth opportunities in the rapidly advancing field of composite materials.