Manufacturing Process Engineer

STENA•Middle River, MD

About The Position

Manufacturing/Process Engineers are the bridge between the design team and the production floor. As a Manufacturing/Process Engineer, you will take on developing new and improving upon existing composite structures that are manufactured in the composite bonding area. Manufacturing/Process engineers learn to take manufacturing ownership of the structures they are responsible for and the necessary skills needed to communicate to business leaders as well the certified operators who manufacture the product. At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future. A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Requirements

Must have at least a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
1-3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing and engineering technology
This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to existing engineering specifications, processes and procedures that support the manufacturing of carbon fiber reinforced composite structures:
Process Specifications
Material Specifications
Tooling Design, manufacturing and Geometry Buy-Off via modeling software
Production/Manufacturing Planning
Support the development of detailed cost models and Cost-Out concepts
Support the introduction of new products into the manufacturing environment. This includes creating and/or reviewing the following aspects of NPI designs:
Manufacturability of design concepts
Cost estimates and ROI of new concepts and designs to be automated
Develop tooling concepts and production methodology for automation cells
Support of business reviews and provide technical insight into manufacturing
Troubleshoot engineering issues that are affecting part quality, cost and/or function
Develop engineering metrics around productivity and part flow
Employ operator manufacturing procedures, training manuals and planning
Effectively liaison with other functional groups
Create engineering documentation in support of manufacturing activities