Ground Test Manufacturing Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Lansing, MI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that partners with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group, they deliver across the entire product development cycle. This role is within the Ground Test Division, which designs, manufactures, and services test equipment for engine development and aftermarket programs. The work involves the design and manufacture of final level assemblies and all subcomponents and details. The Ground Test Manufacturing Engineer will develop manufacturing processes and tooling for composite parts fabrication, support production, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements for build schedules. They may also evaluate and develop repairs for customer-damaged assemblies or components.

Requirements

A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience
A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years experience
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities
Experience with mechanical manufacturing processes (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar)
Experience with GD&T and print interpretation.
Experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically: fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems)
Experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures manufacturing (ie. Fiber Reinforcement, Curing, Ovens and Autoclaves, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Computer Aided Design Software experience: Creo / Windchill (Preferred) or NX / FiberSIM / TeamCenter
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 design for manufacturing & assembly
Understanding of manufacturing cost and reproducibility
Experience with implementation of PFMEAs

Responsibilities

Create written and illustrated manufacturing instructions, bills of material and outside purchase specifications per engineering drawings/specifications.
Develop and improve manufacturing processes and tooling for composite parts.
Work with production teams to ensure manufacturability and suggest improvements.
Train production staff in new processes and techniques.
Providing manufacturing support to design throughout conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases, to include validation, customer approval, manufacturing, and operational service.
Support design with material selection based on usability and compatibility with current processes and equipment.
Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements.
Develop and validate repair processes in conjunction with design team.
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.