Pay Rate: $74-81

The deadline to apply is 02/14/2025

Subject Matter Expert – Carbon Composite Process Engineer

Primary responsibilities include:

1. Conduct deep dive on composite documentation from composite suppliers - materials selection, design allowables test program, qualification program, etc.
2. Audit suppliers composite fabrication processes including process development and process qualification.
3. Present findings and recommendations for materials and manufacturing process improvement.
4. Design and carry out test programs related to composite materials and manufacturing process improvements.
5. Collaborate with Design, Systems, and Analyst engineering teams to identify priorities, elevate barriers, and work projects to completion.

Requirements for this position:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 15 years of experience in composite manufacturing.
3. Strong background in carbon composite materials and manufacturing processes including:
1. Carbon/Epoxy manual layup.
2. Composite design allowables development.
3. Troubleshooting manufacturing issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective action.
4. Experience with aerospace composite structures – development and fabrication.
5. Experience with resolving complex and high-profile technical challenges in a dynamic setting.
6. Excellent communication and time management skills.
7. MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, etc…) proficiency required.
8. Ability to travel internationally and domestically, up to 50%.

Preferences for the position:

1. Experience with carbon/phenolic composite systems.
2. Experience with filament winding or tape place composite manufacturing.
3. Experience with C/C or C/SiC composites.
4. Experience with out of autoclave curing of carbon/epoxy composites.
5. Experience with use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) in a manufacturing environment.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR)

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 120.15 (e.g., U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. Also see 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Benefits provided:

401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.