Composite Design Engineer

Job Description

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the candidate will be part of the engineering team that brings first to market systems to the Defense industry. The position allows the candidate to be involved in all aspects of the project phase including concept, research, design development, prototyping, and validation testing.

This position enjoys a 9/80 work schedule. Who wouldn't want a long weekend enjoying every other Friday off? They also get to enjoy participating in other company events like golf tournaments, holiday parties and super bowl chili cook offs Come join an amazing team in a family based atmosphere

The successful candidate will be a design engineer working with composite technology, design and applications at FPH Group. They will have past knowledge and experience working with composites in a similar environment. They will be a self-motivated, independent professional to support both our established business and our new business opportunities. They will be able to lead customer projects from concept to customer by interpreting customer requirements and providing creative and state of the art concept solutions to meet program deliverables in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Generate creative, innovative technical solutions to challenging problems by employing advanced composite materials.

Coordinate testing of materials, components, and assemblies to evaluate engineering properties and conformance to operational requirements.

Proactively work with management group to improve existing processes and operations by introducing new technology to improve current processes.

Manage internal projects and customer programs to ensure on timely delivery in a cost-effective manner while meeting form, fit and functional requirements

Be an effective communicator to interact with internal teams and external customers on program related topics.

Provides technical leadership and mentoring to intermediate and junior engineers

Support the Quality and Program Management teams at FPH with customer inquiries as they relate to product form, fit, function in a timely and professional manner and provide feedback accordingly.

Support new business quoting opportunities as required. Collaborate with Business Development to review engineering standards and functional requirements specific to each customer

Develop a knowledge of composites manufacturing processes, for example; hand lay-up, vacuum bagging, bonding, and machining.

Develop an awareness and knowledge of state of the art technology advancements in the field of composites design and manufacturing.

Create, develop and guide concepts through product design, materials and process, prototyping, testing, and qualification towards the end result of a production ready product.

Understand the fundamentals of composite processing and material development. Applications can include various defense composite structures as well as thermal and electrical protection systems.

Support the creation of test plans, requests for proposals, and quotes in a professional manner. Development of associated tests, specifications, plans, drawings and other products required to support design, verification and certification

Create concise, accurate and grammatically correct reports.

Develop and maintain the material processing and component fabrication capabilities in support of advanced composite component and bonded assembly development requirements for programs.

Follow regulations and policies as outlined in company's employee handbook

Follow requirements as required by Controlled Goods Registration and other defense sector registrations (ie ITAR, etc.)

Other duties or projects as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Post-Secondary education (undergrad or masters) in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

2 or more years of direct composite industry specific experience

Ability to create, interpret and review technical documentation, including project plans, test procedures, design documents, schematics, drawings and part lists

Excellent Solidworks modeling ability and excellent working knowledge of MS Office applications.

Experience with ASTM standards for testing of composites.

Strong background in materials, manufacturing processes and chemical processes

Experience with Solidworks design and FEA software applications as they apply to composite materials.

Able to rapidly work and learn with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams

Ability to demonstrate a detail oriented and analytical thought process

Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Demonstrate initiative, reliability and positive team attitude

Able to work in a highly collaborative, fast paced environment with emphasis on rapid prototyping and fielding capabilities.

FPH Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. When submitting your resume, please ensure you answer all questions including expected salary range.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, ON N5V 1V1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations? Please ensure you answer this question.
• Because we are in the defense industry and are a controlled goods facility that also deals with government agencies in the US and ITAR we are governed by certain restrictions regarding citizenship. Do you have Canadian Citizenship or Canadian P.R card?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person