Composites Manufacturing Engineer (Dayton, Ohio)
About the role
Join iCOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing!
ICOMAT is an advanced manufacturing company with game-changing technology that delivers the lightest structures possible for aerospace and automotive, at a scale, rate, and cost efficiency that far exceeds existing composite production processes.
We have ensured iCOMAT is made up of people with the drive and imagination to grow a business that will revolutionize the use of composite materials to enable the next generation of lightweight cars, planes, and spacecraft.
The business currently has facilities in Gloucester UK (Factory 1), Bristol UK (Hardware R&D Centre), Athens GR (Software R&D Centre), and very soon in Dayton, Ohio (Factory 2).
Responsibilities
- Cover all processes following development, design, and receipt of customer requirements to allow Operations to commence efficient, conforming, and cost-effective manufacturing while retaining the customers' requirements and fully quality compliance.
- Develop and refine manufacturing processes (layup, cure cycles, RTS, trimming, and supporting paperwork – Method Sheets, BoM's, and Routings).
- Ensure handling/use of materials is in line with manufacturers' recommendations.
- Support Design Engineering as required with analysis of composite materials to determine suitability for specific applications.
- Ensure all manufacturing documentation/instruction complies with quality standards and customer approvals.
- Work with appropriate team on MRB Reviews to investigate and resolve any issues related to product quality, process deviations, or non-conformances.
- Support and oversee the creation of BoM's, Purchasing Specifications, Routings, MoM's, Testing/Inspection Requirement Sheets that provide all the information/processes to procure, manufacture, and achieve compliance, doing so in a safe, repeatable manner.
- Implement tooling and composite fabrication processes.
- Provide training and support to production teams to ensure a thorough understanding of composite manufacturing processes.
- Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
- Support equipment installation and commissioning.
- Troubleshoot and improve output with minimal oversight.
Requirements
- 5+ years proven experience in advanced composites manufacturing, with a focus on process development and optimization. (defence/aerospace)
- Strong understanding of composite materials, their properties, and applications.
- Experience with autoclaves, composites lamination, and manufacturing.
- Proficiency to be able to interrogate CAD files to provide support on Quotations, Design, and Inspection.
- Solid grounding in quality protocols (AS9100).
- Independent execution and technical initiative.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with composite materials testing and inspection.
- Knowledge of industry-standard quality management systems (ISO, AS9100).
Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, pension scheme.
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success.
Career Growth Opportunities: Join us at a pivotal time as we scale up, offering unmatched professional growth opportunities in the rapidly advancing field of composite materials.
Innovation-Focused Culture: We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward-thinking work environment. Recognized by Bloomberg as a "UK Startup to Watch," iCOMAT celebrates diversity and encourages all applicants, regardless of background, to apply.
Global Impact: Be a part of our mission to redefine lightweight structures for the automotive, aerospace, and space industries, working with some of the most influential companies worldwide.