Process Engineer

Victrex•Bristol, RI

3d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

TxV Aerospace Composites is seeking a Process Engineer who will be responsible for supporting the production of thermoplastic composites parts and ensuring efficient and effective transfer of products into production. The ideal candidate will have industry experience in injection molding processes. This is a full-time salaried onsite role, Monday - Friday day shift.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Plastics, Composites, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is required. Candidates with extensive manufacturing experience will also be considered.
Minimum of 2 years of plastics/composites manufacturing experience. Recent college graduates with internship experience will also be considered.
CAD experience is required, familiarity with SolidWorks is preferred.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of mechanics, machining, polymer/composites processing, and lean manufacturing.
Exceptional problem-solving skills are necessary.
Must be able to perform in a team environment as well as work independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Nice To Haves

Experience in injection molding processes would be advantageous.
Familiarity with robotics and automated manufacturing and inspection processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ownership of assigned manufacturing cells, including safety, maintenance and calibration programs, improvement projects, hazard and risk analysis, work instructions and operator training.
Use processing knowledge to provide input for the design of new parts.
Manage procurement and commissioning of new capital projects as assigned
Develop processes for the manufacture of new parts, program machinery, operate equipment and determine processing windows on a wide variety of equipment.
Provide hands-on support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts for manufacturing processes and equipment.
Assess process capabilities, innovate and implement process and safety improvements.
Apply technical knowledge to design and develop processes, procedures, and tooling in thermoplastic composite production.
Participate in several NPI (new product introduction) projects simultaneously from start to finish.
Work closely with Quality organization to ensure all parts meet specified drawing requirements.
Lead projects to improve productivity and reduce defects through the implementation of process control, automation, or other modifications.
Adhere to all AS9100 and quality system requirements.