Lead Braiding & Process Engineer for Aerospace Hose

Smiths Group; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group seeks a Senior Braiding / Process Engineer responsible for optimizing and supporting braiding processes for high-performance hose systems. The role involves hands-on technical leadership and collaboration with manufacturing teams to ensure process stability in aerospace applications.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and extensive experience in flexible conduit manufacturing, particularly within aerospace environments.

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Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in hose or flexible conduit manufacturing, preferably in aerospace or high-spec industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience with horizontal braiders and/or spiral hose lines.
• Strong understanding of braiding and spiral reinforcement design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize braiding and spiral process parameters.
• Provide hands-on technical support to improve manufacturing lines.
• Lead or support product qualification testing.

Skills

Braiding process optimization

Technical support

Equipment performance debugging

Manufacturing documentation

Aerospace compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Smiths Group seeks a Senior Braiding / Process Engineer responsible for optimizing and supporting braiding processes for high-performance hose systems. The role involves hands-on technical leadership and collaboration with manufacturing teams to ensure process stability in aerospace applications.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and extensive experience in flexible conduit manufacturing, particularly within aerospace environments.

Join us in fostering a diverse workplace that values different perspectives.