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LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions · 10 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer

Orange City, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate and improve composite materials manufacturing processes. The role involves designing research programs, developing manufacturing methods, and supporting production through troubleshooting and training.

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Responsibilities

Evaluates composite materials manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from technicians

Develops and improves manufacturing processes for composite materials by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment

Creates and maintains all required documentation including work instructions & BOMs

Operate complex machinery including automated cutting tables, heated platen presses, autoclaves, ovens, and test equipment

Supports production floor through troubleshooting, operator training and other means

Responsible for applying and establishing statistical methods, which control the process and maximize productivity

Qualification

GD&TLean Six SigmaManufacturing process designWork Instruction creationComposite part fabricationFMEAMulti-taskingVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Detailed understanding of GD&T

Experience in Work Instruction creation

Proficient in verbal and written communication skills; able to prepare technical documents to be sent to customers

Implementation of continuous improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen methods

Ability to review drawings, models, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities

Establishment of sequences of operations to fabricate and assemble composite products that promote efficient utilization of equipment and labor

Ability to implement and improve new manufacturing processes

Experience in establishing qualification plans, to qualify processes and equipment to the customer specifications

Capable of designing or defining the requirements for the development of equipment, robotics, Lay-up molds, Vacuum Holding Fixtures, Shop Aids, Positioning fixtures, Go-No-Go inspection tools required for the manufacturing of new products

Capable of performing safety, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), Process Capability and Total Product Maintenance (TPM) for new and existing equipment

Understanding basic industrial engineering practices, such as, time studies, statistical analysis, ergonomic impacts, and value engineering principles

Ability to multi-task in demanding environment

Preferred

Composite part fabrication experience preferred

Experience with composite process and specifications of thermoset and/or thermoplastic parts and structures preferred

Familiar with composite autoclave or oven curing cycles, thermal profiles, recipes, thermal effects, thermal expansion, wrinkles and tooling spring back effects

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred