Process Engineer
Coeur d Alene, ID - USA
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Job Summary
Company Summary
At Continuous Composites Inc. we are redefining what is possible in advanced manufacturing. Our unique CF3D technology for composite 3D printing opens new frontiers in Aerospace and Defense. We thrive on innovation rapid iteration and empowering every team member to take initiative and drive breakthrough solutions. Our mission is to transform industrial manufacturing through pioneering research creative problem-solving and relentless execution.
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on highly skilled Process Engineer to help bring nextgeneration CF3D manufacturing capabilities to market. The ideal candidate has experience refining processes on complex hardware systems and collaborating across materials test hardware controls and software teams. You will develop and execute test plans analyze results and clearly communicate findings to multidisciplinary stakeholders. If you thrive in fast-paced innovative environments and enjoy building new cuttingedge systems wed love to meet you.
What Youll Do
Optimize and mature a novel composite deposition process
Develop refine and document process parameters to maximize throughput and finished part quality
Collect interpret and analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities and support technical decision making
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical materials software controls) to drive multi year product development
Ensure seamless integration of materials hardware software and process changes
Troubleshoot process and system issues in collaboration with engineering teams
Develop and execute test plans; analyze and communicate results
Maintain progress toward program deliverables and proactively identify communicate and escalate risks or issues
Conduct microscopy analysis to identify microstructural features defects and material performance indicators
Operate and maintain thermalprocessing equipment including autoclaves furnaces and ovens to support development and testing workflows
Operate Instron mechanical testing systems and analyze resulting data to inform material behavior process optimization and system performance
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Chemical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or related field
35 years of experience in process engineering manufacturing engineering materials processing or related field
Handson experience developing refining or scaling manufacturing processes
Experience working with complex electromechanical hardware systems
Proven ability to design and execute test plans and analyze test data
Experience working collaboratively across disciplines in a technical environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with composites additive manufacturing or advanced materials
Experience with process development on novel or first of its kind hardware systems
Familiarity with data analysis tools and methods (Python MATLAB statistical methods etc.)
Experience with system integration verification or hardware testing
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical controls materials or software domains
Qualified candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. Candidates need to be lawfully able to work on ITAR or controlled information which requires that the applicant be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR 120.62.
Continuous Composites generally does not provide sponsorship for work visas
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Continuous Fiber 3D Printing for Aerospace and Defense, a full-stack composite manufacturing solution for high-performance applications.