Senior Composite Process Engineer

Location: Stewartville, MN

Salary: $90,000-120,000

We are looking for a Senior Composite Process Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will develop, define, and optimize manufacturing processes for composite materials using cutting-edge analytical tools and hands-on experimentation. You will contribute to process improvement, new material development, and R&D activities, supporting our efforts to deliver high-performance composite solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, where you will gain valuable experience and professional growth in the composites industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization and continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design custom fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids using SolidWorks; conduct FEA (Finite Element Analysis) as needed.
• Manage manufacturing and process improvement projects, from concept to implementation.
• Support R&D initiatives, including trials and product development for composite materials.
• Analyze composite construction variations to improve processability and product performance.
• Implement Lean principles and methodologies to streamline operations and drive productivity.
• Provide technical assistance and training to production teams, ensuring effective knowledge transfer.
• Identify, design, and implement new equipment, technologies, and processes to address manufacturing challenges.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure preventive maintenance tasks are well-documented and executed.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular updates on progress.
• Other duties as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Composites, Mechanical, or Manufacturing preferred; Chemical or Materials Science considered); advanced degrees are a plus.
• 4 years of experience in manufacturing, process improvement, or related fields.
• Experience with pultrusion or filament winding highly desirable
• Expertise in process/continuous improvement
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, fixture/tooling design, and FEA analysis.
• Experience with thermoset resin systems (e.g., polyester, vinyl-ester, urethane) is a plus but not required.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles is highly desirable.
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Float Holidays
• 401k matching
• Free Healthcare and Dental
• Health Care Plan with HSA Contributions
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement for Continuing Education
• Profit Sharing
  
  

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alora.goddard@cybercoders.com

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Alora Goddard - Executive Recruiter

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 12/11/2024 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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