This position will require access to ITAR and / or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information
General Description
The Project / Process Engineer I – Special Projects is responsible for providing technical support to the rubber and composite product manufacturing area. This position will focus on providing process engineering services on programs with established manufacturing procedures. On a daily basis, the engineer may interact with all levels of the organization, customers and suppliers. Good interpersonal communication and group interaction skills along with a hands-on style are essential. Travel of 2 weeks per year minimum may be required. This is a salaried exempt position reporting to the Engineering Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
- Contract Review and Engineering Readiness
- Process Engineering
- Project Engineering
- NCRB member
- Technical support for sales and marketing
Education And Experience Requirements
Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline or 5 year experience in rubber and / or composite product manufacturingChemical, Material Sciences, or Mechanical Engineering degreeExperience within the defense or aerospace industries is preferredExperience with the following manufacturing methods and materials is preferred :Manufacturing Methods :
Compression moldingTransfer moldingRubber to metal bondingHand lay-up and pattern designVacuum bag and autoclave cureRubber grinding to toleranceRubber testingRubber Compounds :
EPDMSiliconesButylNitrileSBRFlouroelastomersPolychloropreneResins & Reinforcement :
PolymidesPhenolicBMIEpoxyCyanate esterSilica QuartzCarbonKevlarGlassProficient with lean manufacturing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing preferredProficient with MS OfficeCapable of quick response timesGood speaking, writing, communication and presentation skillsSpecific Tasks And Focus Areas
Contract Review and Engineering Readiness :Review customer contracts and technical documents
Ensure customer has adequately defined and documented the technical requirementsValidate REDAR capability to meet technical requirementsConduct engineering readinessEnsure customer requirements are conveyed and incorporate customer changes into an existing internal technical document packageProcess Engineering :Maintain REDAR's technical document package
Conduct process and / or methods improvement activitiesTeam Leader and process owner for PFMEA activities on assigned ProgramsTroubleshoot product / process issuesSupport evaluation of customer returnsProvide training on methods, tooling and equipmentEvaluate material / supplies and specify to REDAR processEvaluate engineering changes and incorporate as determined necessaryProvide assistance and support to production work groups and for implementation of lean manufacturing methodologiesProject Engineering :Create Statements of Work for engineering jobs / projects and oversee and report on effort
Support the specification, acquisition, installation and qualification of equipmentSupport evaluation of new sources of supplyNCR Board member :Participate in review of non-conforming product and material as required
Conduct failure analysis to identify root cause as requiredDevelop and implement corrective and preventive actionsProvide technical support for sales and marketing efforts :Quoting support and development of Statements of Work as required
Technical interface with customers in conjunction with Product ManagersR.E. Darling Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or status as qualified individual with disability.
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