Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)

Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer.  Must have composite manufacturing experience.

Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. This position is located in our San Diego, CA location and reports to the Director of Manufacturing.

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer is expected to oversee the activities associated with the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products. This includes ensuring the effective use of materials, equipment, tooling and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs. Under limited supervision, determines, for programs of the highest complexity for any customer, the optimal manufacturing methods and processes for producing company products. Generally, will see a product from start-up through satisfactory production, coordinating the manufacturing processes required to meet customer, government and company requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Daily interface with Manufacturing and Program Managers to establish clear lines of communication and provide program/task status
  
• Creation of EBOMS, MBOMS, work instructions, travelers, process specifications and material selections, in support of production manufacturing programs.
  
• Maintain control of production processes
  
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff
  
• Create part fabrication documentation as required to support manufacturing and quality
  
• Recommend and implement process improvements to improve part quality, reduce cycle-time and cost
  
• Support design concept activities for part and tool fabrication and use
  
• Support the resolution of technical problems at the direction of Program/Engineering management
  
• Interface with customer engineering and part/raw material suppliers to resolve technical problems
  
• Perform red-line duties to parts on shop floor and implement engineering changes to parts in process
  
• Address MRB conditions and recommend and implement corrective actions
  
• Supports management in assuming all safety regulations are met and maintain safe working environment
  
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and supports the company FOD program
  
• Responsible for estimating requirements for staffing, time of production, and costs to provide relevant data for any operational decisions
  
• Will work closely with other manufacturing departments to coordinate, develop and implement relevant training for company employees

Requirements:

• Experience with composite materials and processing techniques such as wet-layup, autoclave, RTM, and compression molding
  
• Basic Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems. Understand, follow and adhere to corporate Quality Management Systems on daily basis
  
• Mechanically able to assemble and disassemble parts and assemblies
  
• Experience with contact and noncontact inspection methods
  
• Experience with data acquisition systems to record temperatures, vacuum and pressure
  
• Organized, self-motivated, strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  
• Ability to manage multiple programs, set priorities and follow tasks through to completion
  
• Complete Bids and Proposals in support of new proposal activities
  
• Capable of working in an environment in which demands, and priorities are constantly changing

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in composites, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or mechanical engineering
  
• Degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering, aerospace oriented preferred.
  
• Must possess strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills and be able to work effectively across all areas of the business
  
• Proficient with CAD/CAM preferably Solidworks
  
• Current computer literacy is a must, including proficiency in the use of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook
  
• Experienced and proficient with blueprint reading/CAD model interrogation and in-depth understanding of GD&T.
  
• Hands-on composite part fabrication and assembly experience
  
• Must be a US Person (ie; US Citizen or US Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder)

Why should you want to work with us? Rock West Composites cares about our employees! Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical & Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment!

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Due to nature of defense contracts, US Citizenship is a requirement. As part of our Drug and Alcohol Policy, upon acceptance of any offer of employment, employment will be conditional of passing a required drug test.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.