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ALTEN Technology

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLansing, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or a STEM advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 8 years of experience.
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills.
  • Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities.
  • Experience with mechanical manufacturing processes, including machining, joints, fasteners, and welding, in relevant industry positions such as aerospace, defense, or automotive.
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and print interpretation.
  • Experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup, especially epoxy resin systems.
  • Experience in advanced composite and bonded structures manufacturing, including fiber reinforcement, curing, ovens and autoclaves, adhesives, and surface preparation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop manufacturing processes and tooling design for composite parts fabrication using approved models and drawings.
  • Support production activities, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements for three- to six-month build schedules.
  • Evaluate damage from customers' normal operations and develop repairs to restore assemblies or components to original or acceptable requirements.
  • Create written and illustrated manufacturing instructions, bills of material, and outside purchase specifications according to engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Develop and improve manufacturing processes and tooling for composite parts.
  • Work with production teams to ensure manufacturability and suggest improvements.
  • Train production staff in new processes and techniques.
  • Provide manufacturing support to design throughout conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases, including validation, customer approval, manufacturing, and operational service.
  • Support design with material selection based on usability and compatibility with current processes and equipment.
  • Review and disposition nonconforming material according to technical requirements.
  • Develop and validate repair processes in conjunction with the design team.
  • Contribute to Cost of Poor Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies.
  • Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Computer-aided design software experience with Creo/Windchill (preferred) or NX/FiberSIM/TeamCenter.
  • Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI), camera optics, and X-ray used in aerospace.
  • Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly.
  • Understanding of manufacturing cost and reproducibility.
  • Experience with implementation of process failure mode and effects analyses (PFMEAs).

About the Company

ALTEN Technology

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

ALTEN Technology provides engineering services to help clients design and develop advanced technology products. It works by offering a range of engineering capabilities, including agile software development, custom software solutions, and integration of commercial and open-source software to cut costs. This collaborative model supports projects across high-impact sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and automotive technology by tailoring solutions to each client’s needs and reducing project risks. The company’s goal is to enable customers to bring innovative products to market more efficiently through flexible, end-to-end engineering services and long-term partnerships.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
M&A
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Greensboro, North Carolina
Founded
1988

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