Process Engineer- Composites

Geotek

Stewartville, MN

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$74,386–$102,280 Per Year

SKILLS

3D Modeling, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Best Practices, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Coaching, Communication Skills, Composite Materials, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Engineering, Engineering Management, Establish Priorities, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Identify Issues, Laboratory Equipment, Leadership, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Engineering, Product Development, Production Support, Productivity Management, Profit & Loss, Project Development, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Resin, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, SolidWorks, Structural Engineering, Supply Chain, Technical Support, Test Lab, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Stewartville, MN

POSTED

3 days ago

Description

Job Summary

GEOTEK, a market leader in high-performance, engineered composite structural solutions, is looking for a high-potential, highly motivated engineer to join our team. The Composite Process Engineer is responsible for engineering projects to support continuous optimization of the composite manufacturing process. Leveraging department composite expertise, the Composite Process Engineer will foster continuous improvement and increased productivity as Geotek continues to grow. The ideal candidate is energetic, self-motivated, self-starting, hands-on, resilient, and influential. They can work from a vision, from which they can independently develop actionable tasks and projects. They are data-driven, detail orientated and organized and possess a desire to challenge existing processes to promote safety, quality, and productivity. The candidate must conduct their work professionally with a consistently positive demeanor and possess a strong ability to work cross-functionally. Previous experience in composite manufacturing is considered highly desirable. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing engineering team in the composites manufacturing field where you will gain valuable experience and opportunities to grow as an engineer and leader!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership
- Provide leadership in the development of composite manufacturing capabilities for new filament wound products; process development, equipment/tooling design, continuous improvement, operations support, etc.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with peers and leaders across the organization
- Align with operations team by maintaining open and frequent communication with manager and supervisors
- Work cross functionality to provide process engineering support of composite production quality, equipment readiness, new product development, and cost reduction/supply chain risk mitigation, as directed
- Provide support and coaching to other composite manufacturing engineering team members
- Ownership of assigned engineering responsibilities of the composite manufacturing processes; primarily filament winding
Project management
- Scope and manage engineering projects that support and improve safety, quality, and productivity in the composite manufacturing department
- Be effective in developing a project plan based on a desired outcome, independently creating milestones and schedule and delegating tasks as necessary
Production support
- Provide guidance and training to the composite production operations teams for quick and accurate root cause investigation and resolution of composite manufacturing issues
- Develop and own short-term and long-term composite production improvement initiatives and non-conformation mitigation plans
- Develop and maintain operations focused composite manufacturing work instructions and troubleshooting guides

Continuous improvement
- Research, propose, and own implementation of capital expenditure projects, including new production tooling and composite manufacturing equipment
- Utilize GEOTEK's test laboratory equipment to optimize composite design for performance and manufacturability
- Challenge current operating procedures and identify and propose new equipment, technologies, and processes to promote safety, quality, and productivity
- Document composite processing and equipment/tooling design best practices
Organization

Maintain clear documentation of operating standards and processes to support training and technical assistance to the operations team
Maintain clear, complete, and accurate records for project documentation for future reference
Maintain and promote a clean and organized workspace

Job Requirements

Four-year Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, composite, or chemical preferred)
2-4 years of professional experience working in a continuous processing manufacturing environment, with recent composites/filament winding/pultrusion experience strongly preferred
Must be an energetic and hands-on problem solver, self-motivated, self-starting, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly
Capable of working from a vision, from which they can independently develop actionable tasks and projects
Professional and concise communication and verbal skills are essential
Familiarity with common thermoset resin systems, including polyester, vinyl-ester, and urethane is highly desirable. Familiarity with common manufacturing tooling design and development is desirable
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) are essential
Ability to work with different levels of staff, from line workers to executives, is highly desirable
Experience with 3D modeling using SolidWorks of parts, assemblies, and drawings with GD&T per ANSI Y14.5; Formal GD&T training is desirable
Experience with MS Office
Detail oriented and organized to ensure accuracy and quality
Ability to lead the support of occasional off-shift trials and production support requests, as required
Must be able to stand, lift, use manual tools, and power tools
Must adhere to all corporate policies and procedures
Must remain flexible as priorities changes

Physical Work Conditions

Time should be split between the floor and the office or meeting rooms ranging anywhere from 25% to 75% on the production floor or engineering labs. While working on the floor there will be work with and around moving machinery, fumes and chemicals. Office work requires sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone.

The compensation range for this position is $74,386 - $102,280. Final offers may vary based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The posted range represents the expected earning potential for this position within the current organizational budget and market conditions

Who We Are

For over 30 years, GEOTEK has been internationally recognized for industry leading composite technologies, engineering, and service. The company has grown PUPI® into the leading global provider of fiberglass crossarms and is committed to adding and developing other market-leading composite brands for the world's infrastructure. The company was founded in 1990 to manufacture and market Common Sense Fencing and other pultruded fiberglass products. Early on GEOTEK also began producing utility composite crossarms for Pultruded Utility Products, Inc., a company it acquired in 2000 and renamed Pultruded Utility Products International (PUPI) to reflect the global opportunity for these products. PUPI (pronounced "puppy") is a brand of GEOTEK. Using proprietary processes and several patented inventions, GEOTEK manufactures and distributes engineered fiberglass composites that are used by the transmission and distribution power lines and substations. The company is well positioned for sustained growth and profitability through market expansion and new product offerings.

Our Purpose

As the global leader in composite crossarms, we aim to broaden our engineered composite products in infrastructure applications with light poles and beyond.

Mission

Enhance the world's infrastructure with engineered composite products.

Vision

Develop, acquire, and grow respected composite product brands; where each product line delivers market-leading reliability, performance, and value to global infrastructure customers.

Values

TRUE Values

TEAM -we before me
RELIABLE -every day in every way
URGENT -the drive to do
ENTERPRISING -be curious

Benefits

Health, Dental, Ancillary Benefits
Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays
401k with 4% company match
HSA employer contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Profit Sharing
Company Events (steak cookouts, holiday parties, community giving, and more)

Process Engineer- Composites

Geotek

Stewartville, MN

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Geotek

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