What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Engineer position at Moseley Technical Services, Inc.?
This is a Composite Engineer Position - Focus on Manufacturing and R&D
In this role you will be responsible for working with the Manufacturing Team and the R&D Team for Composite work for Aerospace use. To be considered for this position you must be a US Citizen, have a Bachelors of Science in an Engineering Field and have a minimum of 5 years of similar work experience in Aviation/Aerospace/Defense. Preferred qualifications: Current DoD Clearance, 8 years of experience and Proto-Typing experience. This is a contract to hire position; no Relocation assistance, no Per Diem and no C2C. Salary based on Experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic engineering tasks or small projects to meet technical goals.
- Investigate materials and process-related issues on production programs and propose technical solutions.
- Support qualification testing: write test plans, assist on-site testing, and generate test reports.
- Contribute to Internal R&D (IRAD) projects focused on process innovation and material technologies.
- Develop and write process specifications and work instructions for composite fabrication.
- Participate in proposal development, including cost estimation and technical writing.
- Engage in feasibility studies and testing of new and modified designs.
- Execute project tasks within scope, schedule, and budget; identify and mitigate technical risks.
- Travel up to 10% may be required (infrequent).
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field; 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree 3 years of experience.
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Hands-on experience with composite manufacturing processes, including:
- Hand lay-up/autoclave cure
- Adhesive bonding
- Resin transfer molding (RTM)
- Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry, including:
- Epoxy, BMI, polyimide, and cyanate ester resins
- Prepreg fabrics and unidirectional tapes
- Proficiency in:
- Composite materials testing (mechanical and thermal)
- Chemical surface treatments, electroplating, and metal etching on non-metallic substrates
- Spec development, operator training, and process control
- Experience with engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Familiarity with coatings is a plus.
- Travel: Infrequent, up to 10%