R&D Engineer

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: - Engineering prototyping with advanced composite materials, including design input, equipment programming, equipment operation, assembly and inspection - Develop and improve production methods for ceramic-based composite materials - Perform equipment programming in the assigned area of responsibility (MasterCAM, PC-DIMS, Calyspo, MX, others) - Generate PC-based outputs on standard platforms (Agile, Oracle, Cumulus, Creo, Solidworks, others) - Continuous improvement via participation in Lean/Kaizen, ISO, 8D and other related activities - Interface with outside entities (customers, tooling suppliers, equipment vendors, toll manufacturers and test labs) - Transfer successful products to Manufacturing, including writing documentation and conducting training Education & Experience: - BS in Engineering or Science - AAS in Engineering or Science with relevant experience in materials processing, manufacturing, machining, CNC programming or prototyping Skills: - Knowledge of advanced materials and processing (ceramics, metal matrix composites, other) - Knowledge of machining methods, including milling, turning, diamond grinding, EDM, laser and other - Exp...