Global Process Engineer, Weaving

Job Responsibilities

• Lead process/manufacturing engineers in the development of textile manufacturing processes, such as carbon fiber weaving, preform fabrication and forming, and preform winding.
• Take moderately complex, bounded or open-ended problems from the business, develop scope options, and effectively communicate best option for stakeholder review and approval.
• Identify ASC-specific (Albany Safran Composites) Key Process Parameters and manage, control, and assure compliance of them throughout the manufacturing process.
• Support program communication, internally and externally.
• Provide engineering/technical analysis, facilitate fact-based decision-making, and recommend continuous improvement processing techniques.
• Support periodic engineering/technical project management updates.
• Ensure adherence to established practices for ASC-specific change/configuration management, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, operations, and internal and external supply chain personnel to diagnose issues and ensure consistent manufacturing performance across all ASC sites.
• Perform and contribute to feasibility & trade studies, cost analysis, and return on investment (ROI) and cost benefit evaluations.
• Support achievement of project schedule and scope.
• Organize, prepare for, and/or conduct technical design reviews to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Support necessary engineering, verification/validation tests, and commissioning activities.
• Drive continuous improvements in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Support root cause corrective action activities using structured practices such as DMAIC, 8D, etc.
• Perform failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA, pFMEA, dFMEA) to establish and maintain stable processes.
• Affirm adherence to ASC-specific technical and administrative processes.
• Collaborate with all ASC sites to ensure consistent global rollout of continuous improvement and NPI projects.

Qualifications/Characteristics

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree
• 5-10 years directly related experience (aerospace, weaving, or composite industry preferred)
• Aerospace composite manufacturing experience (i.e. 2D laminates, RTM, VARTM, autoclave processing, fiber, fiber preforms, etc.)
• Knowledge of relevant design and manufacturing standards (CHM-17, ASTM, ISO, SAE, etc.)
• Familiarity with PLM tools (Windchill is a plus) and MRP/planning methodologies (SAP is preferred)
• Background in QFD and/or Design for Six Sigma is a plus
• Rapid generation of design concepts
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software (MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
• Proficient with Microsoft Visio
• Proficient with creation and application of process capability (Cp, Cpk) and statistical process control (SPC) tools
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and best practices
• Superior problem-solving and troubleshooting skills at the system level
• Understanding and experience with ISO9100, AS9100 or similar QMS systems preferred
• Optimizing process designs for manufacturability, reliability, and cost efficiency (DFx) is a plus
• Ability to create, understand, and interpret engineering drawings
• Must demonstrate the eagerness and ability to learn and must work well in a cross-functional team environment
• Work independently or as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Work with minimal supervision, to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment
• Provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and in writing
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical individuals
• Adapt and remain flexible to changing business conditions/needs
• Must be able to quickly adjust to shifting priorities
• Work on multiple projects in parallel without losing focus on key milestones and objectives
• Solve problems and a willingness to make decisions
• React to challenges with a can-do attitude
• Handle highly confidential & proprietary information in an appropriate manner
• Develop trusting and collaborative relationships and foster involvement at all levels of the working group
• Ability to lead a technical team through development activities by focusing on fact-based decision making