Principal Project Engineer, Composites

Date Posted:

2024-05-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HFL04: ASG Jacksonville-Blount Island 6061 BF Goodrich Blvd , Jacksonville, FL, 32226 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Principal Project Engineer, Composites to work at our Engineered Polymer Products (EPP)division, located in Jacksonville, Florida.  You will be supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and Research and Development (R&D) projects. You will have an opportunity to work hands-on with the fabrication process for new composite & polymer products. You will be part of a team that is developing and manufacturing advanced, high-performance composites in marine applications for surface ships and submarines for the U.S. Navy.

• Position is working onsite at our Blount Island Jacksonville FL facility.
• Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do

• Composite part design and analysis
• Development and generation of engineering product drawings and specifications
• Composite material property characterization and qualification
• Development and generation of manufacturing work instructions
• Focus on process development and new product introduction
• Provide first article manufacturing support and oversight
• Hands-on work supporting part fabrication, evaluation, and testing
• Ensure and support on time delivery of products to meet the customers’ needs
• Work with floor supervisors and technicians to achieve schedule and address technical issues
• Interface with the customer’s to ensure product/process requirements are being met
• Communicate and present technical data to senior level leadership
• Travel up to 5% domestically when circumstances permit
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and typically a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and typically a  minimum of 5 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required 
• Experience with composite material processing, for example prepreg and/or infusion methods
• Knowledgeable of composite material mechanical properties
• Experience with a 3D modeling software
• Experience establishing and tracking a project and/or program schedule utilizing MS Project or equivalent software program

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Materials engineering or similar degrees
• Basic understanding of performing FEA, preferably Abaqus CAE
• Experience with composite mold design
• Experience with composite ply design and ply flattening
• Experience with urethane materials and urethane material processing
• Experience with fabricating bonded assemblies
• Experience with Solidworks for both 3D models and 2D drawings
• Experience with GD&T
• Knowledge of mechanics of materials and basic mechanical analysis
• Knowledge of mechanical vibrations and modal analysis

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance         
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more! 

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