JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONJob Title: Product and Process Engineer Responsible to: President Responsible for: Process technology development and key input to equipment development Location: Mooresville, NC Work Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm (Monday to Friday). A degree of flexibility will be needed at peak periods. Salary Full time, non-Exempt. Summary and PurposeEstablished in 2009 in Sleaford, UK, SHD remains committed to providing exceptional levels of service and flexibility coupled with a wealth of experience within the composite industry. SHD is at the leading edge of advanced composites technology and manufactures a wide range of thermoset prepregs, which include carbon, glass, aramid, natural and hybrid fabrics whilst also offering a toll impregnation service. With the recent exciting acquisition by Cambium Biomaterials, Inc. the Company is committed to rapidly accelerating product and footprint development and growth. This role direct supports the development plan. Person Specification In this role, you will act as on-site process development engineer. This will include the oversight and manufacturing engagement of development products as they emerge into production to ensure consistent running and repeatable product quality. The role will also involve project management of anticipated process development projects, which will be broad in scope and include machine development, facilities enhancements and process improvements. Key Responsibilities
Skills and Ability- You will be expected to develop a deep understanding of process inputs and processes aligned to customer specifications to drive improvements in cost, quality, service, and materials performance.You will lead teams around the practical manufacturing aspects to improve products and integrate new products into process maturity and repeatability to meet customer needs and support growthLine development engagement in tandem with SHD’s Group Engineering team.Pre-preg process development. Managing the practical manufacturing aspects to improve products and integrate new products into process maturity and repeatability to meet customer needs and support growth.Integral part of SHD site development strategy implementation, developing equipment specs through to integration and functional running to acceptable, repeatable product qualityTargeted Process improvements arising from customer input and quality targetsManagement of ProjectsCross-Functional teamwork: Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Sales to ensure smooth transitions from development through to product commercialisation.Multiple site engagement is expectedUndertake any other duties from time to time as can be reasonably requested by the Company.
- Degreed EngineerExperience of composite materials manufacturing processes including the key elements of prepreg manufacture, films, adhesives and different forms of flat materials process development for aerospace and industrial customers.Manufacturing expertise and passion for qualityDesirable to have Six Sigma and Lean experience, training/certificationAbility to understand key process parameters for cause / effect determinationStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to identify and implement specific process improvements in a collaborative mannerStrong project management skills, with the ability to engage staff in new projectsAttention to detailAppreciation of product quality and consistency to customer expectationsEffective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teamsAbility to travel to Group locations as requiredComputer skills, especially Microsoft products. Ability to engage with IT systems.Ability to perform office functions such as fine finger manipulation for keyboardingAbility to work in typical manufacturing environments such as production floor.Ability to follow safety procedures and wear PPE as requiredAbility to read and write effectively in EnglishAbility to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbsAbility to alternate sitting, standing and walking up to 8 hours per day
- Passion for SHD MaterialsFriendly, flexible team player with a can-do-attitudeFlexible approach to changing business and meeting customer’s needsQuality and Product and Customer satisfaction focused
Compensation details: 93000-115000 Yearly Salary
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