Lead Composite Process Engineer - Salt Lake City, UT

Albany International Corp.

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Albany Engineered Composites is seeking a Lead Composite Process Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT. The role focuses on developing and managing a team of manufacturing engineers, balancing priorities across programs, and driving engineering excellence in composite part production.

You will apply engineering fundamentals, lead process improvements, and mentor engineers while collaborating with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager to allocate resources and set performance goals.

Qualifications

7+ years' experience as an engineer or in a technical management role.
Leadership experience or clear competence/aptitude.
High emotional intelligence and ability to handle dynamic situations.
BS in designated Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a team of 8–12 manufacturing engineers.
Balance workload and allocate engineers to programs.
Set goals and participate in performance reviews.
Provide coaching and development plans for engineers.
Lead root cause analysis and process improvements.
Solve engineering problems as individual contributor when needed.
Represent the organization in project-related technical issues.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Engineering fundamentals

7+ years engineering experience

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Windchill

SAP

Job description

Lead Composite Process Engineer

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Job Overview

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft.

Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many commercial platforms such as Boeing's 7‑series family, the Airbus A380 aircraft as well as Sikorsky S‑76 helicopter. For defense programs, AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F‑35 Lightning II, the CH‑53K Heavy‑lift Helicopter and the Joint Air‑to‑Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer's needs.

Job Description

The Composites Process Lead is a skilled and competent Engineer who is beginning their journey in people management. The Lead will be responsible for the development and management of a team of 8‑12 manufacturing engineers with strong support from the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Development and Management of Engineers is the most critical responsibility of the Engineering Lead – the ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about engineering fundamentals and has the ability to approach problems with a teacher/coach mentality. This also includes working to balance the long‑term professional objectives of individual engineers with the immediate and future needs of the business. The Engineering Lead will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager to efficiently allocate Engineers to various programs of competing priority, as well as goal setting and performance reviews.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Composites Process Engineering Lead will be capable and willing to act as an individual contributor to solve problems which require particular focus and attention. Key Manufacturing Engineering tasks include process design, work instructions/documentation, equipment specification and layout, root cause corrective action, disposition of defects, and shop floor support.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage and develop a team of 8‑12 Manufacturing Engineers
Build a deep understanding of team dynamics, personalities, skills, and aptitude
Work on Engineering development plans
Consult on assignments of Engineers to Programs
Set goals and participate in the performance review process
Advocate for your team to Engineering Management
Balance workload between multiple key stakeholders

Engineering Responsibilities

Integrate specialist knowledge into a full process understanding of composite part production
Drive innovative approaches to manufacturing including cost reduction, process automation, IoT integration, etc.
Develop processes to facilitate the production of prototype and demonstrator hardware
Maintain industry knowledge to understand future technology and internal technology roadmap
Represent the organization in providing solutions to technical issues associated with specific projects

Skills/Knowledge

7+ years' experience as an Engineer or technical management role required
Leadership experience or clear competence/aptitude. Extracurricular experience is acceptable
High emotional intelligence and ability to handle dynamic/complex professional social situations
BS in designated Engineering or related field (Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, etc.)

Preferred Additional Skills

DMAIC, DFSS, LEAN, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Mistake Proofing, DOE, DFX
Root Cause and Corrective Action / Non-conformance Disposition (MRB)
Production and Assembly Environment (Composite Lay Up, Cure, Paint, and NDI)
Machine shop environment (Composite Machining) as a manufacturing engineerNew Product Development / New Business Development
Shop Planning Generation (MS Word Products, etc.)
Working in/Leading a multidisciplinary team
GD&T
CATIA V5
Green Belt / Black Belt Certification
Experience in Windchill, and SAP
Aerospace manufacturing experience