Composites Manufacturing Engineer V758

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Visioneering, Inc. provides the aerospace industry with high-quality conceptual design, engineering, and innovative tooling. As a full-service provider, established in 1953, we provide industry-leading organizations with totally integrated program management, design, engineering, NC machining and manufacturing. Our quality management system has been tried and tested to meet the stringent requirements of AS9100 certification.

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Position Title: Composites Manufacturing Engineer

Location: On-site (Auburn Hills)

Shifts Needed: Day

Days: Monday
- Friday 6a-4:45p + Saturday 6a-12p

Direct hire position, Referral Bonus Program, Job Development Training, Holiday Schedule, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Pet Insurance, Life/Disability Insurance, ADP Discounts, and MORE.

Under the supervision of the department director, the Composites Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, improving, and optimizing composite manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, safe, compliant and cost‑effective production. This role works closely with the manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to enhance workflows, reduce waste, and maintain product quality.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Daily roles include collaborating in a team-oriented environment with cross functional workers.

• Evaluate composite manufacturing processes based on quality criteria, such as efficiency and speed
• Interpret composite tooling/parts requirements
• Assist with material selection, especially with fiber-reinforced polymers and resins
• Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions and travelers
• Troubleshoot issues specific to composite manufacturing (e.g., delamination, fiber misalignment)
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of composite tooling/parts
• Recommend and implement improvements in composite processing techniques (e.g., autoclave, resin infusion, hand lay-up)
• Ensure designs and processes meet FAA, EASA, DoD, and company-specific requirements
• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing teams during lamination and assembly
• Assist in resolving shop-floor issues such as material, curing cycles, and bonding issues
• Improve manufacturability, reduce scrap, and optimize cycle times
• Support first article inspections (FAI), when applicable
• Maintain configuration control and adherence to quality management systems (AS9100/NADCAP)
• Contribute to corporate quality policy and objectives
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines, and ITAR compliance
• Other duties as assigned

• Hands-on experience with composite materials and processes is highly desirable
• Independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workloads
• Ability to work with a diverse group of external and internal contacts at all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving and effective communication skills required
• Expansive experience in quality systems (AS9100/NADCAP) preferred
• Experience with CAD (CATIA)
• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in a composites engineering-related field preferred

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident status is required
- No sponsorship offered.

Visioneering is an equal employment opportunity employer, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, marital status and any other characteristic protected by law.