Sr. Engineer, Textile

Job DescriptionJob Purpose: The role of Sr. R&T Engineer is to work as part of a team, supporting, or when appropriate, leading research and development activities related to designing various types of composite preform materials. These materials may involve braided and/or woven textiles, uni-directional fabrics, etc. The position entails a broad spectrum of activities, including: developing and documenting new methods and processes; equipment evaluation and development; braided and/or woven textile design, specification, and inspection methodology; analysis of processing data; textile related process development.Job Responsibilities:Support the design, verification, and validation process of new products, technologies, and methods, as they apply to composite manufacturing, including material and component fabrication and physical testing. Perform, as necessary, textile preform design, process development, equipment evaluation and manufacturing process modeling using commercial and in-house Computer Aided Design and Engineering (CAD & CAE) software. Develop process understanding through a combined empirical and analytical approach; document findings and present to internal and external stakeholders, as required. Provide project leaders and supervisors with input for engineering/technical project updates and communication as needed by internal and external customersNothing in this document restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. ShiftDayShift InformationSalaried, 40 Hours On SiteExperience/Education/SkillsQualifications/Characteristics Supervisory Responsibility: NoQualifications/Characteristics:BSc in Textile, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (other STEM disciplines and BSc degree with equivalent experience will also be considered) or equivalent work experience with a BS. Advanced degree is considered a strong plus3 years’ experience in technical textiles, or related fieldBraiding and weaving experience preferredDemonstrated experience with technical textile design and analysisExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong analytical and problem solving skillsWillingness to perform "hands-on" work in dynamic work settingTeam playerPreferred Qualifications:Experience with, and knowledge of, braiding/weaving related equipment and processes, preferably related to composite manufacturing. Knowledge and understanding of key process characteristics associated with textile related processes (weaving and braiding)Knowledgeable in LEAN/6 Sigma tools and methodology Computer Aided Design (CAD) skills with Solidworks, AutoCAD, Pro/E, NX, CATIA, etc. Strong computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.