Sr. Principle Process Engineer

STENA•Middle River, MD

13d•$119,000 - $189,000•Onsite

About The Position

Who YOU are and what YOU can become: Manufacturing & Process Engineers are the technical connectors between composite materials, manufacturing, the design team and the production floor. As a Principal Engineer of composites within the Process Engineering team, you are a technical expert in the field of composite materials and manufacturing. Using your technical expertise, you will be a key contributor driving improvements into the materials and manufacturing processes deployed in the factory and the products yielded. You will be the force behind the development of new composite manufacturing processes that range from Automated Fiber Placement, Hand Lay Up and a variety of other manufacturing technologies that are needed to make todays advanced composite structures. Principal Engineers take ownership of new product and process development as well as ensuring that our current methods are robust and meet the stringent requirements of our customers. Our technical experts can communicate complex technical concepts and issues to business leaders as well the operations teams responsible for the manufacture of the products. Principal Engineers participate in design reviews, providing guidance and act as a sounding board for the designers, materials and processing, bonding, and assembly manufacturing engineers. Supporting both internal and external manufacturing, you will be helping the other functional groups to resolve technical and production problems in the supply base. Who WE are and where WE are going: At MRA Systems, 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
15 or more years of experience relating to composite materials, composite manufacturing, composite structures and or other aerospace structures.
Prior experience in developing and implementing composite technologies and solutions for manufacturing.
Solid knowledge of Office software and experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methods

Nice To Haves

Technically curious and self starter
Strong team building skills
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Strong analytical skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion
Ability to anticipate customer needs and ensure that they are met
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to counsel and motivate workforce

Responsibilities

Develop/revise new and existing engineering specifications, processes and procedures that support the manufacturing of composite structures:
Process Specifications
Material Specifications
Tooling Specifications
Tooling Design and Manufacturing Processes
Production/Manufacturing Planning
Manufacturing Cost Models
Product /Process Improvement Plans
Own and drive the introduction of new products into the manufacturing environment. This includes creating and/or reviewing the following aspects of new designs:
Manufacturability of design concepts
Cost estimates and ROI of new concepts and products to be manufactured
Develop tooling concepts and production methodology for composite structures
Support of business reviews and provide technical insight into manufacturing.
Demonstrate advanced technical skill in all aspects of manufacturing composite structures.
Troubleshoot complex engineering issues that are affecting part quality, cost and/or function.
Develop engineering metrics around productivity, part flow and process improvements.
Incorporate Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and use Six Sigma data analysis tools.
Empower and teach team members as a technical expert on composites.
Effectively communicate how implementing advanced composite manufacturing methods helps the business succeed and meet expected KPIs.
Create and employ effective engineering documentation around product development and cost estimating for new bid and proposals.
Effectively liaison with materials, design, analysis, procurement, union representatives and business leadership.
Create engineering documentation in support of manufacturing activities and new equipment design, purchase, and installation.