Composites Repair Engineer

IWS
  • Lansing, MI
  • $120,000–$140,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
3 days ago

Job Description

As a Ground Test Composites Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the complete project lifecycle for repairs of ground test equipment:
a. Decomposing customer requirements; 
b. Quoting; 
c. Evaluating damage; 
d. Designing / developing repair process; 
e. Work instruction development; 
f. Oversight of repair process execution. 
You will be responsible for evaluating damage from normal operations and developing repairs to restore the assembly or components to original requirements. 

Job Responsibilities

Evaluate damage to ground test equipment during normal use and develop repairs to restore the parts to original / acceptable conditions.
Engage with customers in properly scoping / inspecting damage conditions prior to quoting / part arrival on site.
Develop project schedule / cost to support quoting all repair jobs.
Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external customers.
Develop repairs, work instructions, identify materials to support all repair jobs,
including engagement with production personnel.
Develop standard repair processes to simplify repair execution.
Support production personnel in the performance of the repairs in our facility and at customer locations.
Travel to support repair work. Travel up to 50% may be required depending on the repair work.
Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements.
Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive improvements.
Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies
Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems.
Support program management by developing an engineering project plan, establishing work packages, milestones, objectives.
Mentor junior designers.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLansing, MI
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$120,000–$140,000 Per Year

Qualifications

A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 15 years prior relevant experience
A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities
10 years experience with composite manufacturing processes
Prior experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically: fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems)
Comprehensive experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures (ie. Organic/Polymer Matrix Composites, Fiber Reinforcement, Manufacturing methods, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.)
Knowledge of Composites and Bonded Structures applications for gas turbines and/or other similar applications.
Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar)
Experience with designing tooling to support repairs / production processes such as locating fixtures or grinding depth aids.
Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X-ray and others used in aerospace.
Experience with GD&T to include determining tolerance requirements.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. US Passport (or ability to acquire)

Skills

  • Component Assemblyunmatched
  • Composite Materialsunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Project Lifecycleunmatched
  • Test Equipmentunmatched
  • Testingunmatched

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