Engineer III, Sr. Technical Services (Prepreg)

Toray Composite Materials America; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start day one

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

FSA

Paid time off after 90 days

401K with employer match

Life/AD&D and short-term disability

Job summary

Toray Composite Materials America is seeking an experienced fabricator to produce aerospace-quality parts using wet-layup, vacuum infusion, or prepreg. You will collaborate with customers to develop processes and create part processing guidelines while leading problem-solving efforts.

The role requires 7+ years in aerospace fabrication, a technical degree, and proficiency in CATIA or SolidWorks. Safety, teamwork, and strong ethics are essential in this hands-on lab environment.

Qualifications

• Practice and prioritize safety over output in all fabrication activities.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience fabricating aerospace-quality parts using wet-layup, vacuum infusion, and/or prepreg.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of composite technology (materials, fabrication methods, properties).
• Exposure to AFP, ATL, and compression molding techniques.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software including CATIA or SolidWorks.
• Ability to prioritize and work with a customer-first mentality.
• Ability to work well across multiple disciplines as a team.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate lab-scale composite demonstration parts using autoclave, press, oven, etc.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to develop new processing methods for composites.
• Develop part processing guidelines to meet customer requirements.
• Communicate findings and data to stakeholders clearly.
• Coordinate with Product Development teams to meet customer needs.
• Lead investigations to solve problems affecting quality or delivery.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Team player

Customer first mentality

Strong ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Essential Job Duties:

• Fabrication of lab scale composite demonstration parts using industry standard production methods (autoclave, press, oven, etc.).
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to develop new/cutting edge process for composite material and part development.
• Develop part processing guidelines to meet customer target requirements.
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders to effectively deliver instructions, findings, and data.
• Coordination with internal Product Development teams to meet Customer Requirements.
• Leads investigations needed to solve problems, both internally and externally.
• Knowledgeable of aerospace qualification along with equivalency processes and procedures.
• General laboratory skills with ability to operate sensitive analytical equipment independently and safely.
• Organizes test samples and supplies in preparation for tests, and performs tests while meeting required completion dates.
• Coordinates and assists engineers and scientists in ordering and maintaining lab supplies and equipment; implements storing and retention documentation associated with lab instrumentation.
• This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the candidate. At any time, employees will be required to follow any instruction and to perform any other duties within this or a lower job level upon the request of the supervisor. At times employees may also be required to perform higher level duties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated ability to practice and prioritize Safety over Output, taking safety and environmental considerations seriously.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience fabricating Aerospace quality parts using wet-layup, vacuum infusion, and/or prepreg.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of composite technology (material, fabrication methods, and basic properties).
• Exposure to advanced processing techniques including AFP, ATL, and compression molding.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software including CATIA or Solidworks.
• Ability to set priorities, including a Customer first mentality.
• Ability to be a good team player across multiple disciplines.
• High ethics and quality in all actions.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to move within production areas.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
• Personal computer experience in Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook required.
• This position involves working with technologies and information which are subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these regulations, Toray CMA must review certain candidate information including citizenship, basis of United States work authorization and country of origin. This information will be used for export control screening purposes only.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
• Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP

Salary Range: $110,858 - $154,450

Toray Composite Materials America Benefits

Coverage for Health Benefits start the first day of the month after hire date.

• Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
• Vision Coverage- VSP
• Dental Coverage - Delta Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Vacation, PTO, and floating holidays available after 90 days of employment
• 401K with employer match
• Life, accident, and short term disability insurance

And many more! A full list of all Toray benefits will be provided with all offers of employment.

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