Engineer-Manufacturing 2 (Bond)

Qarbon Aerospace; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid benefits

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

12 Paid Holidays

Flex Time Off

Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Qarbon Aerospace in Red Oak, Texas, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer 2 to support composite production, develop manufacturing plans and lead process improvements. The role requires on-site work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of quality parts.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS in a relevant engineering field with 3–5 years in aerospace manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with CATIA V5 and MS Office.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering.
• 3–5 years of related aerospace manufacturing experience.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident per ITAR guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• CATIA V5 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing plans from engineering requirements, defining sequence of operations and tooling.
• Lead continuous/process improvement initiatives using lean methods.
• Provide day-to-day support with production operators and supervision to resolve technical issues.
• Identify defect causes and drive corrective actions in the bond process to prevent recurrence.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA) to improve yield and performance.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor of Science (Mech/Manufact/AE)

Tools

CATIA V5

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qarbon Aerospace is a premier manufacturer of cutting-edge composite components and assemblies at all levels of complexity, with products installed on the industry’s most advanced commercial and military aircraft. As a US-based company with a global footprint of more than 1,650,000 ft² of state-of-the-art facilities, Qarbon Aerospace has the capabilities and resources to solve the market’s toughest challenges with Quality Assured. With more than 100 years of experience, we build quality into every fiber, letting your ideas take flight.

Manufacturing Engineer 2 Position Overview

This composites Manufacturing Engineering role reports directly to the Red Oak, Texas facility, requiring the candidate to be on site to fulfill the job responsibilities.

• Works under occasional supervision from senior engineers and program leadership in a team environment, support manufacturing production of composite components and assemblies to ensure timely delivery of products that meet customer expectations.
• From engineering requirements, develop manufacturing plans, defining sequence of operations, tooling requirements and quality inspection plans for the guidance of production workers.
• Participate in and lead continuous/process improvement initiatives. Refine and enhance product processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing and production principles and techniques to all areas of production.
• Provide day to day support working closely with production operators, supervisors, and other functional teams to resolve technical issues and perform root cause corrective action.
• Work with mechanics throughout the bond process to help identify defect contributors and implement corrective action to prevent recurrence of bond defects.
• Ensure mechanics are following best practices as well as planning operations throughout the entire bond operations value stream.
• Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers.
• Use Lean/Six Sigma Tools to predict and improve process yield. Examples of these tools include Statistical Process Control, Variable Control Matrix, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
• Utilize Practical Problem-Solving techniques such as A3, 8D, Root Cause Corrective Action, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, and Parato Analysis to determine the origin of a failure, its impact to overall business, and determine containment and countermeasure actions to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.

Experience and Other Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident per ITAR (i.e., 'Green Card') (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) guidelines.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or a foreign person per ITAR.
• The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in a relevant field (such as mechanical, manufacturing or aerospace engineering) and 3-5 years of related experience. Candidates having work experience in similar roles will be considered.
• A minimum of two years of experience in manufacturing support of aerospace composites fabrication is required.
• The candidate will be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The individual must be a dedicated and motivated and possess good communication skills with good problem-solving skills.
• Experience in planning and manufacturing execution systems within aerospace fields is a plus.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of multiple engineering applications and manufacturing procedures.
• Experience in CAD based systems, especially CATIA V5 is preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant technology is a plus.
• Must possess effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Frequently required to spend long hours sitting at a workstation and using office equipment.
• May be required to walk or stand for brief to extended periods
• Must occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move up to 40 pounds of supplies and materials
• May be required to reach with arms and hands and to stoop, kneel or crouch

What does Qarbon Aerospace have to offer?

• Company Paid Benefits available immediately upon employment.
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flex Time Off
• Medical/Prescription Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance / Hospital Indemnity Insurance / Accident Insurance