Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Composites

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

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Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with strong expertise in composite materials and manufacturing processes. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and supporting production processes for composite structures, while collaborating closely with design and production teams across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Process Development

• Develop and document manufacturing instructions, BOMs, and specifications based on engineering drawings
• Design, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes and tooling for composite parts
• Support design for manufacturability (DFM) across all development phases

Production & Technical Support

• Collaborate with production teams to ensure manufacturability and drive process improvements
• Train operators on new manufacturing methods and best practices
• Support material selection aligned with manufacturing capabilities

Quality & Validation

• Review and disposition non-conforming materials
• Develop and validate repair processes in collaboration with engineering
• Contribute to cost of poor quality (COPQ) reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and methodologies

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Apply engineering judgment and data analysis to resolve complex manufacturing challenges
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, cost, and efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field + 10+ years experience (or Master’s + 8+ years)
• Strong experience in mechanical manufacturing processes (machining, welding, joints, fasteners)
• Expertise in GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation
• Hands-on experience with composite materials:
• Fiberglass, carbon fiber, aramid
• Prepreg and wet layup (epoxy systems)
• Experience in composite structures manufacturing:
• Fiber reinforcement, curing, ovens/autoclaves
• Adhesives and surface preparation
• Strong problem-solving, ownership, and execution skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD/PLM tools (Creo, Windchill, NX, Teamcenter, FiberSIM)
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) (ultrasonic, X-ray, FPI, etc.)
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA principles
• Understanding of manufacturing cost and scalability
• Experience with PFMEA implementation

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