Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Job description
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Composites, Aerospace & Automotive)

Location: Indianapolis Indiana

Department: Engineering/Manufacturing

Reports To: Engineering Manager Job Type: Full-Time

Job Location: Indianapolis, IN

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Composite Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the design, analysis, and development of high-performance composite structures and components for race vehicles, aerospace and defense. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of composite materials and a passion for contributing to the optimization of structural performance through advanced material technologies. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the structural integrity, performance, and safety of composite components in a wide variety of industries, contributing to the advancement of lightweight and high-strength technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, Analysis & Build: Develop and analyze composite materials and structures for prototype builds in a wide range of industries.
• Material Selection: Collaborate with suppliers to select appropriate composite materials based on project requirements, including carbon fiber, fiberglass, and Kevlar.
• Structural Integrity: Perform detailed analysis and testing to ensure the strength, stiffness, and durability of composite structures.
• Manufacturing Support: Work with manufacturing teams to optimize the production of composite parts, including processes like autoclave curing and lay-up techniques.
• Testing & Validation: Design and oversee testing procedures, including static, fatigue, and environmental testing, to validate the performance of composite components.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, detailed manufacturing instructions, and failure analysis reports.
• Research & Development: Participate in R&D initiatives focused on improving composite material properties, manufacturing techniques, and applications.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other engineers, project managers, sales and customers to deliver new and existing projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications:
• Education:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Composite Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in composite materials engineering, preferably in the aerospace or racing industry.
• Strong knowledge of composite materials, fabrication methods, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in CAD software - 2D and 3D modeling.
• Skills:
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical and thermal properties of composite materials.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with composite testing methods (e.g., non-destructive testing, shear testing).
• Effective communication and technical writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced Composites — Knowledge and hands-on experience with advanced composite manufacturing, including lamination, autoclave cure, and part finishing.
• Computer aided manufacturing CAM software — 3 and 5-Axis CNC programing.
• Industrial control software — PLC control software.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• IRA with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work schedule

About Us:

Aerodine Composites is a forward-thinking, composite products business committed to partnering with its customers to provide advanced material solutions. Relentless in our pursuit of excellence, we provide quality products with unparalleled service, speed, and care. We believe that our employees are our most valuable assets. In fact, we attribute our success as a Company, in significant part, to our ability to recruit, hire, and maintain a happy and productive team. Aerodine is more than just a place to work. It is a place where you can build a career, but also a place where you can strive to have a good Work/Life Balance.

To Apply:
• Submit your resume and a cover letter to Vicki Pearson at Vicki@AerodineComposites.com.

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