Manufacturing Engineer 2

Applied Composites; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Job summary

Applied Composites, a leading provider of complex composite components and tooling for aerospace, defense and space markets, seeks an Engineer 2 in Manufacturing. The role focuses on creating tooling methodologies, developing new manufacturing processes, and solving composite manufacturing challenges.

The candidate should have 3–5 years in aerospace manufacturing, strong proficiency in composite processing, GD&T and 2D drawings, and experience with tooling and CAD/CAM tools.

Qualifications

• Education: Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing methods, processes, tooling details, and equipment specs for current and new development programs.
• Develop engineering BOMs and estimate labor hours using historical data.
• Coordinate with buyers to obtain raw materials and specialty tooling.
• Create and support Manufacturing Readiness Review packages before first-part builds.
• Develop manufacturing plans and detailed work instructions for hardware fabrication.
• Evaluate alternative materials and processes to improve properties, reduce costs, and increase efficiency via trade studies and testing.
• Oversee engineering build projects from start to finish to ensure timely execution.
• Provide ongoing engineering support to Operations, troubleshooting, testing, reporting, and design modifications.

Skills

Composite processing

GD&T

Engineering drawings

BOMs & labor hours

Tooling design

Excel

Technical writing

Work instructions

Aerospace standards

CAD modeling

FiberSim

Education

Post-secondary degree or equivalent

Job description

Engineer 2, Manufacturing who will work within a multi-functional environment to support the manufacturing of mission critical aerospace hardware. The ME works to create tooling methodologies, develop new manufacturing processes, and solve composite manufacturing challenges. The Engineer must have a skilled understanding fiber-reinforced composite material processing, aerospace part manufacturing techniques, composites material performance characteristics, and the equipment used to manufacture and test composite parts.

About AC:

Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Accountabilities

• Develop manufacturing methods and processes, tooling details, and equipment specifications for current and new development programs
• Develop engineering Bill of Materials and estimate labor hours using historical data
• Work with company buyers to obtain raw material and specialty tooling necessary to complete the manufacturing tasks
• Creation and support of Manufacturing Readiness Review packages prior to first-part builds
• Develop manufacturing plans and detailed work instructions necessary for hardware fabrication
• Evaluate alternative composite materials and processes that improve component properties, reduce costs, and increase efficiency by performing trade studies and testing
• Oversee and contribute to engineering build projects from start to finish, ensuring that the project is executed on time
• Provide ongoing engineering assistance to the Operations department including troubleshooting of process operating problems, conducting special tests, developing reports, providing technical assistance, and aiding in design modifications

Job Specifications

Education: Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

Years’ Experience

3-5 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment

Skills

• Demonstrates competency in the processing of composite materials, including hand lay-up, vacuum bagging techniques, adhesive bonding, and assembly
• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications and 2D engineering drawings with an in-depth knowledge of GD&T; and the ability to interrogate 3D CAD models to extract all engineering requirements
• Experience with process development planning including deconstruction of all relevant engineering requirements, creating engineering bill of materials (BOMs), developing manufacturing process flows, identifying tooling solutions, and estimating labor hours through all phases of the manufacturing process
• Experience defining or designing tooling requirements for lay-up molds and mandrels, trim & drill fixtures, manufacturing aids, and specialty hand tools used in fabrication of complex composite structures.
• Strong Microsoft Excel user
• Excellent writing and communication skills with ability to create clear and succinct presentations and reports to communicate processes and project results with internal and external customers
• Ability to write clear and conforming work instructions
• Knowledge of standard aerospace industry specifications and practices
• Proficient in the manipulation of 3D part definition using CAD software
• Experience in development & optimization of composite flat patterns using FiberSim ply generation software is a plus

Benefits

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affimative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.