Job Opening- Project/Process Engineer III

[fgauna@redarling.com]

Hello all,

We are looking to hire experience Rubber Engineers. Please see below for job description and if you know anyone that might be interested please have them contact me. This position is in Tucson, AZ.

Fernando Gauna
Human Resource Specialist- Recruiter
520-488-7485
fgauna@redarling.com

This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information.

General Description:
The Project/Process Engineer III – Special Projects is responsible for providing technical support to the rubber and composite product manufacturing area. This is a salary grade 210 position. This position will primarily focus on providing engineering services to multiple programs with manufacturing processes under development or that are complex. The position requires a strong understanding of and experience with rubber and/or composite product manufacturing methods including molding, hand lay-up and autoclave cure techniques. On a daily basis, the engineer may interact with all levels of the organization, customers and suppliers. Good interpersonal communication and group interaction skills along with a hands-on style are essential. Travel of 2 weeks per year minimum may be required. This is a salaried exempt position reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Contract Review and Engineering Readiness
• Product Development
• Project Engineering
• Process Engineering
• NCRB member
• Technical support for sales and marketing

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline
o Chemical, Material Sciences, or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 10 year experience in rubber and/or composite product manufacture directly related to REDAR processes
• Minimum 3 year experience within the defense or aerospace industries
• Experience with the following manufacturing methods and materials is preferred:
Manufacturing Methods
o Compression molding
o Transfer molding
o Rubber to metal bonding
o Hand lay-up and pattern design
o Vacuum bag and autoclave cure
o Rubber grinding to tolerance
o Rubber testing Rubber Compounds
o EPDM
o Silicones
o Butyl
o Nitrile
o SBR
o Flouroelastomers
o Polychloroprene Resins & Reinforcement
o Polymides
o Phenolic
o BMI
o Epoxy
o Cyanate ester
o Silica Quartz
o Carbon
o Kevlar
o Glass
• Certified in lean manufacturing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is preferred
• Proficient with MS Office
• Capable of quick response times
• Good speaking, writing, communication and presentation skills

Specific Tasks and Focus Areas:
• Contract Review and Engineering Readiness
o Review customer contracts and technical documents
 Ensure customer has adequately defined and documented the technical requirements
 Validate REDAR capability to meet technical requirements
o Conduct engineering readiness to transform customer requirements into an internal technical document package

• New product development
o Perform manufacturability reviews and record results
o Support tool design efforts
o Conduct process development and product development trials
o Coordinate product qualification efforts and support the generation of quality plans
o Perform the check function for REDAR technical documents and tool drawings

• Project Engineering
o Create Statements of Work for engineering jobs/projects and oversee and report on effort
o Support the specification, acquisition, installation and qualification of equipment
o Support evaluation of new sources of supply

• Process Engineering
o Maintain REDAR’s technical document package
o Conduct process and/or methods improvement activities
o Team Leader and process owner for PFMEA activities on assigned Programs
o Troubleshoot product/process issues
o Support evaluation of customer returns
o Provide training on methods, tooling and equipment
o Evaluate material/supplies and specify to REDAR process
o Evaluate engineering changes and incorporate as determined necessary
o Provide assistance and support to production work groups and for implementation of lean manufacturing methodologies

• NCR Board member
o Participate in review of non-conforming product and material as required
o Conduct failure analysis to identify root cause as required
o Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions

• Provide technical support for sales and marketing efforts
o Quoting support and development of Statements of Work as required
o Technical interface with customers in conjunction with Product Managers

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability