Principle Process Engineer

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.

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.

What YOU will do:

Drive and deliver on the various activities associated with the following:

1. 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

2. 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.

Skills:

1. Critical Thinking:

• 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.

2. Communication:

• 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.

What YOU must bring to Succeed:

• Must have at least a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
• 10+ 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

Desired Characteristics:

• 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 

AT ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $119,000  to  $189,000 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes  
• Immediate 401k vesting!!!
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.  We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.