Composites Manufacturing Specialist Engineer - gijón
5 days ago
Gijón
About the Role We are supporting an international high-technology engineering organization developing advanced products and systems for demanding applications. We are looking for a Composites Manufacturing Specialist Engineer to join its manufacturing engineering organization. The successful candidate will support the development, industrialization, qualification, and continuous improvement of composite materials and manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on prepreg technologies. This position combines hands-on manufacturing engineering with materials and process expertise and will work closely with engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain engineering specifications for hand lay-up manufacturing processes for prepreg composite components., • Define manufacturing routing sheets for prepreg parts in accordance with applicable engineering specifications., • Establish, document, and control prepreg material handling requirements, including out-time tracking, storage conditions, material lot traceability, and shelf-life management., • Lead and support new-part qualification activities, including definition of first-article build plans, preparation of process documentation, and support during qualification inspections., • Develop, evaluate, and validate new composite manufacturing processes before their release to production, including lay-up configurations, cure cycles, and vacuum bagging techniques., • Coordinate with new material and manufacturing process suppliers, establishing evaluation criteria, overseeing sample testing, and verifying compliance with applicable technical specifications., • Support the introduction, transition, and qualification of automated composite manufacturing technologies, particularly Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), including technical comparison and benchmarking against manual manufacturing processes., • Define, update, and maintain routing sheets, work instructions, and manufacturing/process documentation for new and existing components and processes., • Define ply kit requirements based on engineering ply books and established lay-up sequences., • Provide engineering disposition and technical support for SCSRs and manufacturing non-conformances, including containment activities and corrective-action follow-up., • Capture and document lessons learned from manufacturing and qualification activities., • Update work instructions and process documentation as new components, manufacturing processes, materials, or suppliers are introduced and qualified. Education Bachelor's degree in a closely related engineering discipline: Experience • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in composite manufacturing, with the required level of experience depending on the seniority of the position., • Practical knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and materials., • Experience working with prepreg composite materials and manufacturing processes., • Understanding of manufacturing documentation, engineering specifications, and process control. Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline., • Previous experience within the aerospace sector or another highly regulated, advanced engineering environment. Technical Expertise The ideal candidate will have knowledge and/or hands-on experience in: • Prepreg composite manufacturing, • Hand lay-up processes, • Composite material handling and control, • Prepreg out-time and shelf-life management, • Lay-up configurations and ply sequences, • Ply books and ply kit definition, • Vacuum bagging techniques, • Composite cure cycles, • Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), • First Article and new-part qualification, • Manufacturing process development and validation, • Engineering specifications, • Manufacturing routing sheets, • Work instructions and process documentation, • Material and process supplier qualification, • Non-conformance evaluation and engineering disposition, • Corrective-action follow-up Skills & Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working with controlled manufacturing processes and technical documentation., • Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to manage multiple projects, technical activities, and priorities simultaneously., • Structured and quality-oriented approach to manufacturing engineering. Physical & Working Requirements • Ability to work with composite materials and manufacturing processes in an engineering and production environment., • Ability to use a computer for extended periods., • Ability to review and work with manufacturing documentation, process instructions, and engineering specifications.