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Works collaboratively with all levels of personnel, including Program Managers, Supervisors, Technicians, and Inspectors, to ensure the efficient fulfillment of product and delivery commitments.\n\nRead and interpret Engineering Drawings to create the Product Indentured Bill-of-Material.\nConsult with Shop Supervisors to develop accurate schedule durations for each component of the build cycle.\nReview Engineering Specifications to determine product requirements.\nDevelop optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.\nDevelop, generate, and implement efficient Manufacturing Process documentation in at least four Composite Manufacturing areas (Lay-up, Panel Build, Detail Fabrication, Surface Measurements, Tooling Alignment, Machining, Assembly, and Structure Integration).\nResponsibilities encompass determining optimum operating parameters, creating accurate work instructions and process improvements, and developing tooling and shop aids as necessary.\nProvide technical oversight to shop personnel during all phases of manufacturing.\nSupport customer reviews and technical interchange meetings as needed.\nTrack, report, and analyze defects driving to root cause and analysis, and providing continuous improvement.\nUse statistical analysis to determine control limits for equipment and processes.\nSupport investigations, develop activities, and conduct process improvement studies.\nEducation/Training/Experience\nBS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Technology or 8 years of progressively responsible equivalent experience in a prototype manufacturing engineering environment required.\nKnowledge of process creation, CNC programming, metallic fabrication techniques, post-fabrication processing, and other field-related skill sets is desired.\nLiteracy in Microsoft's typical suite of Office software is required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Etc.).\nProject management, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills will be required.\nAbility to support multiple projects seamlessly and simultaneously with minimal oversight.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in and foster a team environment are needed.\nAn in-depth understanding of GD&T schemes and the ability to explain them as necessary is required.\nExperience in SolidWorks or Siemens NX CAD software preferred.\nBenefits:\n\nAt Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.\nAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.\nThis position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. 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