Material & Process Engineer

at  Textum

TEXTUM OPCO, LLC IS HIRING A MATERIAL AND PROCESS ENGINEER FOR IT’S DAYTON, OH COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING OPERATION.

At Textum we thrive on developing innovative fabric and multi-dimensional preform solutions for our customers which help to advance their programs and push their technologies to the next level. We have unique expertise in developing textile solutions for extreme environments that we are leveraging for specialty composite production. The industries that we serve include aerospace, space, defense, energy, and infrastructure. Whether it’s thermal protection systems for space vehicles, preforms for CMC components, or preforms and fabrics for carbon-carbon processing, we have the experience and expertise to help ensure our customer’s success both as a reinforcement provider and through delivery of finished parts.
We are looking for a qualified Material and Process Engineer to support development and production activities related to composite part manufacturing. This is an early-career level position. The ideal candidate will have experience working around hot ovens/furnaces and have knowledge of proper chemical handling practices. They will be expected to maintain safety and productivity while working within a quality system, and they will support all aspects of production from supply chain management, to part production, and final delivery. The Material and Process Engineer will perform a wide variety of hands-on activities including, but not limited to: kitting, molding, equipment maintenance, fabrication, and assembly. They will also have the opportunity to grow into sales and marketing activities, R&D, quality control, and other job functions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicant must be an exclusive US Citizen
• Applicant must be willing and able to apply for and maintain a US DoD Security Clearance
• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• Experience with SolidWorks is a plus
• Experience working with composite materials is a plus
• Experience working with high temperature composites such as C/C or CMCs is a significant advantage
• General mechanical/technical aptitude and good manual dexterity required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment autonomously and under pressure and complete all assigned tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and perform basic math calculations
• Ability to solve problems using existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks
• Can work well with others in a diverse group and foster a cooperative work environment
• Possess a working knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools and machinery
• Candidates will be required to pass a drug test
• Candidates will be required to pass a background check

PERFORM A WIDE VARIETY OF ENGINEERING TASKS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PROCESS DOCUMENTATION, PART FABRICATION, INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION, SUPPLIER COORDINATION, TECHNICIAN LEADERSHIP, AND SHOP MANAGEMENT

• Generate and prepare prints, work orders, and other documents and communicate them to technicians
• Train and lead technicians to complete tasks
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering supplies
• Support both production and R&D activities
• Conduct quality control on finished parts and identify/document defects
• Work with a variety of chemicals, fluids, and compressed gases and follow all OSHA standards in regards to personal protective equipment.
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Will need to learn high temperature composite processing including C/C and CMCs
• Will need to learn advanced textile weaving operations