What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer (Composites) position at Thermal Structures, Inc.?
Thermal Structures, a subsidiary of HEICO, is an industry-leading provider of insulation and composite products, backed by support that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We design and manufacture solutions that deliver superior performance in the most complex and demanding applications. From concept to completion, we have the resources to meet this challenge with world-class quality and value.
Responsibilities and authority :
- Perform feasibility studies on potential structural composites manufacturing projects and full-costbreakdown studies for projects that pass feasibility review
- Supervise new project development through the manufacturing shop and lead the qualification andapproval efforts within the company and with the customer
- Lead material recertification efforts for expired materials, negotiating test requirements with thecustomer and supervising test sample construction in the manufacturing shop
- Provide 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 ofdiscrepant hardware.
- Participate in customer audits of the facility, third party audits of the facility and certification or calibration of key facilities equipment
- Provide first line of customer contact for technical issues and questions concerning product, process and qualification efforts
- Infrequent, but possible travel required depending on project type. No more than 10% travel.
Minimum qualifications and experience requirements :