Composite Manufacturing Engineer

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Skills you'll use

What you'll do

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for CFRP components using Toray prepreg systems.
• Lead or support new facility startups, including layout planning, utilities coordination, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Specify, source, validate, and maintain capital equipment such as autoclaves, CNC routers, ovens, and bonding tools.
• Program and operate CNC routers for precision trimming and drilling of composite structures.
• Oversee bonding preparation processes, including surface treatment, adhesive application, and cure cycle optimization.
• Manage autoclave operations, including recipe development, cycle optimization, and maintenance coordination.
• Apply expertise in composite curing processes—thermal profiles, pressure cycles, and material-specific requirements—to ensure optimal part quality and structural integrity.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process documentation, and tooling specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to improve yield, reduce scrap, and enhance overall process efficiency.

Who can apply

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of aerospace composite manufacturing experience, specifically with CFRP.
• Demonstrated expertise with prepreg materials including handling, layup, and curing.
• Proficiency in CNC routing, fixture design, and CAM programming for composite materials.
• Strong knowledge of adhesive bonding preparation and techniques.
• Hands-on experience with autoclave operations and composite curing cycles.
• Proven experience supporting new facility setup, equipment layout, and process commissioning.
• Demonstrated ability to specify, procure, and validate capital equipment for composite manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk, or Mastercam.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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