Manufacturing Engineer 4

Overview

IPS - AkroFire is seeking an Engineer 4, Manufacturing who will work within a multi-functional environment to develop engineering estimates for new business opportunities, develop tooling methodologies and program industrialization plans, develop new manufacturing processes, and solve manufacturing problems. The Engineer shall have a deep level of knowledge pertaining to fiber reinforced composite material processing, aerospace part manufacturing techniques, composites material performance characteristics, and the equipment used to manufacture and test composite parts.

About IPS

Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, specializing in high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. IPS is comprised of 10 highly respected brands, each recognized for their expertise and innovation : AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, Swift Textile Metalizing (STM), RMB Products, and SPIRA Manufacturing.

Our extensive product portfolio includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings—all designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements in mission-critical applications.

Job Accountabilities

• Develop manufacturing methods and processes, tooling statements of work, and equipment specifications for current production and new development programs
• Developing engineering Bill of Materials and estimating labor hours using historical data, time studies, or parametric equations
• Obtain tooling quotations from internal and external sources
• Work with company buyers to obtain raw material and outside purchase part pricing from qualified suppliers
• Write technical content of new business proposals, to include descriptions of manufacturing approaches, definition of full tooling stream, and explanation of related work content currently in production across all IPS locations
• Evaluate alternative composite materials and processes that improve component properties, reduce costs, and increase efficiency by performing trade studies and testing
• Using lean manufacturing principles, identify opportunities to reduce cost, reduce variation, reduce cycle time, improve yields, improve reliability, and improve productivity
• Manage projects / initiatives from start to finish including, estimating hours and costs, maintaining a schedule, and ensuring that the project is executed on time with the assistance of engineering technicians
• Provide ongoing engineering assistance to operations including troubleshooting of process operating problems, conducting special tests, developing reports, providing technical assistance as required, and reporting of production status
• Responsible for conducting training of company personnel on approved composite processing methods and general shop practices, including the creation and improvement to related course materials

Job Specifications

Education : Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

Years' Experience : 5 (plus) years of aerospace manufacturing environment, with minimum of 3-years related to the processing of composite structures

Skills :

Benefits

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans / Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires using information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. , U.S. Permanent (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

(Actual placement within the salary range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)

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