Materials & Process Engineer

Park Aerospace Corp.; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes for advanced composite materials in our Newton, Kansas facility. You will monitor equipment, analyze processes, and support new product development while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing or process engineering, and strong skills in statistics, DOE, and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience preferred.
• Strong statistical analysis and design of experiments skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Oracle, and CAD software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in composite materials manufacturing.
• Familiarity with CMH-17/ MILHNDBK-17, ASTM and SACMA test methods.
• Experience with material characterization testing of composite materials including A- and B-basis calculations.
• Familiarity with FAA certification procedures, AGATE and NCAMP test methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily monitoring of manufacturing processes to maintain quality and productivity.
• Set up or review bill of materials for producing advanced composite materials.
• Analyze and troubleshoot processing problems with quick, timely resolution.
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing and test laboratory departments.
• Assist with development of process operating parameters and monitor run conditions of prepregs.
• Assist with development activities for new products on plant equipment and resolve quality and safety issues.
• Assist with management of engineering projects and capital projects aimed at improving business processes.
• Create engineering work orders to execute test plans for screening or qualification.
• Monitor progress of qualification programs for panel lay-up, specimen cutting, tabbing and testing.
• Assist with design, development, testing, and justification of costs for tools, machinery and equipment.
• Provide technical support for new processing methods and equipment, including safety, quality control and training.
• Other duties as required.

Education

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

CAD

Job description

Park Aerospace is entering an exciting phase of growth, innovation, and opportunity.

As we continue to strengthen our leadership in the aerospace and defense industries, our mission is to strive for Greatness in advanced composite materials and structures. We are searching for talented individuals to join our expanding team and help us shape the future of aerospace.

If you are driven by challenge and inspired by innovation, Park Aerospace offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the industry.

Join us to build your career, grow professionally, and be part of a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace technology.

Job Summary

This position assists with the development and implementation of cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications, safety guidelines and quality standards. Monitors and analyzes equipment for manufacturing processes, methods, and controls. Assists with the development of new manufacturing processes/products along with ensuring a safe and compliant work environment for all new and existing equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides assistance in daily monitoring of manufacturing processes to ensure that quality and productivity standards are maintained and improved.
• Set up and/or review required bill of materials needed to produce advanced composite materials.
• Analyze and troubleshoot processing problems quick and timely resolution.
• Provides technical assistance to all manufacturing and test laboratory departments.
• Assist with development of process operating parameters of equipment and monitor true run conditions of the composite prepreg material.
• Assists with performing development activities for new products on the plant equipment and resolving any quality and safety related issues.
• Assists with management of specific engineering related projects and/or capital projects that are focused on improving business processes.
• Create engineering work orders in order to execute engineering test plans for screening or qualification.
• Daily monitoring of the progress of qualification programs in regards to panel lay-up, specimen cutting, tabbing and testing.

Other Job Duties

• Assists with the design, development, testing, and justification of costs related to various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Provides technical support of new processing methods and equipment, including the identification of manufacturing limits, creating standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training.
• Other duties as required.

Education/Experience/Skills Required

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering Required.
• 3+ years Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience is preferred or an entry level candidate with relevant experience and education will be considered.
• Well developed skills in statistical analysis and design of experiments.
• Proficiency in computer software application (MS Office, Oracle, CAD).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in composite materials manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with CMH-17/ MILHNDBK-17, ASTM and SACMA test methods.
• Experience with material characterization testing of Composite materials including A and B basis calculation methodology.
• Familiarity with FAA certification procedures along with AGATE and NCAMP test methodologies is desirable.