NDT Manufacturing Engineer I

Job Description

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components in order to help our customers push the frontiers of innovation. Our core strength is our ability to produce highly tailored, complex composite components. With our unique blend of products - including 3D woven structures, traditional and non-traditional 2D composite structures, and discrete through thickness reinforcement technologies, to name a few - AEC is able to produce composite components and products which meet performance and cost specifications often beyond the reach of metallic or conventional laminated composites.

Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many commercial platforms such as Boeing’s 7-series family, the Airbus A380 aircraft as well as Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. For defense programs, AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer’s needs.

T he Manufacturing Engineer for Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) implements and maintains well defined, documented, and controlled Ultrasonic Transmission (UT) NDI processes using automated equipment for aerospace structures manufactured from advanced composite materials. This engineer is responsible for the overall NDI process and work cells except for the actual NDI inspection techniques and methods. Works cooperatively with NDI Inspectors and the NDI Responsible Level 3 Engineer to optimize the process for quality, cost and throughput and addresses other functions that affect product performance and inspection proficiency. Applies theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of NDT engineering problems including development, equipment, and production

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and improve on NDI processes and documentation in order to meet operation’s production targets.
• Generate scan surfaces of parts for automated inspection.
• Provide model interrogation for NDI standard creation and technical data sheets.
• Identify and contribute to creating efficient fixtures for holding product in NDI machines.
• Ensure Calibration Compliance for all NDI equipment (L3 signoff)
• Ensure NDI area has required hardware and tooling to run efficiently, and work cells are set up for efficient operation.
• Create Compliance Matrices for NDI requirements.
• Manage production readiness/process owner reviews to ensure on-time manufacturing starts.
• Utilize SPC and MSA to monitor NDI inspection process.
• Create and maintain process PFMEAs.
• Support root cause and corrective action investigations.

Experience/Education/Skills

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing or quality engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with NDI UT inspection of composite material.
• Good understanding of UT inspection techniques and hardware.
• Experience in developing and maintaining manufacturing processes and basic knowledge of lean and SPC.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with NDI Technicians, Engineering, and Supervision on technical matters or test results.
• Strong computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Preferred software experience: Microsoft Office, Catia, 3View, Windchill (PDM), SAP (ERP), Power BI, Proficient

Minimum Education and Certification Requirements:

• B S/BA Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Equivalent (AE/CE/IE), or BS/BA Degree and relevant experience.
• NDI-UT Certification Level 2 required.

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• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.

• Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

The Benefits:

Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days and strong commitment to work/life balance.

How to Apply:

We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications.

Apply at www.albint.com

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

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