Lead Aerospace Composites Process Engineer — Automation & Impact

ST Engineering; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Health FSA

Onsite gym

401k vesting

Educational assistance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

ST Engineering MRAS in Baltimore seeks a Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineer to drive development of advanced carbon fiber structures and enhance existing bond processes. You will own manufacturing processes, interact with executive leadership, and guide production operators on the floor.

The role focuses on process specifications, cost modeling, tooling concepts, and implementation of automation opportunities while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field with a minimum of 10 years in manufacturing or related engineering for composite structures.
• Proficiency in CATIA 3D modeling software.
• This position involves access to export-controlled technology requiring U.S. Person status or authorization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with engineering specifications, processes, and procedures for carbon fiber reinforced composite structures.
• Develop and maintain bonding work instructions, repair plans, and vendor fabrication instructions.
• Lead process improvements to reduce labor hours and increase productivity.
• Support introduction of new products including manufacturability evaluations, cost estimates, and tooling concepts.
• Provide production troubleshooting guidance to hourly and salary personnel.
• Collaborate with suppliers to troubleshoot quality and delivery issues.
• Support FAA, NADCAP, AS9100 audits and customer audits.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA 3D modeling software

Job description

ST Engineering MRAS in Baltimore seeks a Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineer to drive development of advanced carbon fiber structures and enhance existing bond processes. You will own manufacturing processes, interact with executive leadership, and guide production operators on the floor.

The role focuses on process specifications, cost modeling, tooling concepts, and implementation of automation opportunities while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer audits.