Project Engineer - Composites

Responsibilities And AuthorityPerform feasibility studies on potential structural composites manufacturing projects and full-cost breakdown studies for projects that pass feasibility reviewSupervise new project development through the manufacturing shop and lead the qualification and approval efforts within the company and with the customerLead material recertification efforts for expired materials, negotiating test requirements with the customer and supervising test sample construction in the manufacturing shopProvide clear work instructions in the form of manufacturing travelers and process planning for new projects and revisions/changes for existing projects.Represent Engineering during internal Preliminary Review Board meetings for disposition of discrepant hardware.Participate in customer audits of the facility, third party audits of the facility and certification or calibration of key facilities equipmentProvide first line of customer contact for technical issues and questions concerning product, process and qualification effortsInfrequent, but possible travel required depending on project type.No more than 10% travel.Minimum Qualifications And Experience Requirements4 year Engineering Degree, typically but not limited to mechanical, aerospace or materials disciplinesAt least 2 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospaceWorking knowledge of typical aerospace composite materials and traditional processing methodsFluent in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferably with some experience in a CAD platformExcellent written and oral communication skills, with customer contact experienceAbility to work numerous projects and self-manage schedule/deadlinesBi-lingual English/Spanish helpful, but not required