SP P / P Engineer I

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 manufacturing

Chemical, Material Sciences, or Mechanical Engineering degree

Experience within the defense or aerospace industries is preferred

Experience with the following manufacturing methods and materials is preferred :

Manufacturing Methods :

Compression molding

Transfer molding

Rubber to metal bonding

Hand lay-up and pattern design

Vacuum bag and autoclave cure

Rubber grinding to tolerance

Rubber testing

Rubber Compounds :

EPDM

Silicones

Butyl

Nitrile

SBR

Flouroelastomers

Polychloroprene

Resins & Reinforcement :

Polymides

Phenolic

BMI

Epoxy

Cyanate ester

Silica Quartz

Carbon

Kevlar

Glass

Proficient with lean manufacturing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing preferred

Proficient with MS Office

Capable of quick response times

Good speaking, writing, communication and presentation skills

Specific Tasks And Focus Areas

Contract Review and Engineering Readiness :

Review customer contracts and technical documents

Ensure customer has adequately defined and documented the technical requirements

Validate REDAR capability to meet technical requirements

Conduct engineering readiness

Ensure customer requirements are conveyed and incorporate customer changes into an existing internal technical document package

Process Engineering :

Maintain REDAR's technical document package

Conduct process and / or methods improvement activities

Team Leader and process owner for PFMEA activities on assigned Programs

Troubleshoot product / process issues

Support evaluation of customer returns

Provide training on methods, tooling and equipment

Evaluate material / supplies and specify to REDAR process

Evaluate engineering changes and incorporate as determined necessary

Provide assistance and support to production work groups and for implementation of lean manufacturing methodologies

Project Engineering :

Create Statements of Work for engineering jobs / projects and oversee and report on effort

Support the specification, acquisition, installation and qualification of equipment

Support evaluation of new sources of supply

NCR Board member :

Participate in review of non-conforming product and material as required

Conduct failure analysis to identify root cause as required

Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions

Provide 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 Managers

R.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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