Job Details

Job Details

Job Location
Unitech Composites, Inc. - Hayden, ID

Position Type
Full Time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary role is to create tooling designs and capabilities for the manufacturing of composite parts. Responsible for composites tool modeling and design; contributes to the tooling strategy of the business. This position supports the New Product Development (NPD) group as well as New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining programs at Unitech Composites and across APEX Space & Defense Systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, design and model tooling for Layup, CNC and Assembly of composite parts
• Model tooling designs in Catia or Solid Works based on part design
• Select appropriate tooling materials
• Organize and lead tooling design reviews; Internally, with Customers, and with Vendors.
• Develop internal tooling manufacturing capabilities and strategy
• Support developing strategic supply base of tool vendors
• Create 'Tooling Statement of Work' documentation for tooling vendors
• Support kaizen events and tooling modifications to hit cycle time goals
• Maintain tooling specifications
• Ensure tooling meets all part requirements
• Create Model Based Definition (MBD) and 2-D tooling drawings as required
• Support manufacturing operations throughout the tool lifetime including new tooling selection and installation, tool care and maintenance, tool repair, process improvement, and cost reduction.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with tool design for thermoset composites (lamination, trim, bond fixtures and assembly tooling) and fabrication of these types of tools.
• Proficiency 3D modeling tools in Catia. Solid Works experience is also desired.
• Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, and other employees of the organization.
• Coordinate with appropriate focals in operations, supply chain, and engineering
• Deals with problems involving several known variables in situations of routine nature.
• Frequently makes decisions of both minor and major importance, which may affect the work operations of other employees.
• Demonstrated success in production within a fast-paced, technically focused environment is essential. Must be hands on and capable of producing, managing, and implementing tooling designs in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be results-oriented and demonstrate analytical thinking, innovation, flexibility in dealing with changing and ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated success working in highly collaborative multi-function environment, with a track record of accomplishment with measurable business impact and managing within a matrix environment.
• Excellent professional skills including superb communication, delivery of results, consultative skills, partnership skills and team building.

COMPETENCIES:

• Initiative / Problem Solving - Must be willing to identify existing or potential problem areas. Expected to determine, evaluate, and suggest appropriate courses of action and implement effective solutions. Interested in seeking ways to improve processes. Weigh consequences before making a final decision. Recognize issues and determines actions needed to advance the decision-making processes.
• Teamwork / Relationship Building - Must be able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, leaders, subordinates, and outside contacts. Build trust by respecting the ideas and contributions of everyone. Behave in suitable and appropriate ways; pleasant and congenial; contributes to positive morale and spirit within the team; and embraces diverse and global cultures and ideas. Able to transmit information in a respectful, diplomatic, and mature manner to all.
• Safety - Demonstrates a commitment to safety by following safety rules & guidelines; follows good housekeeping practices, takes proper care of equipment. Meets requirements of 100% participation in safety training & 100% safety actions completed.
• Job Knowledge - Demonstrate skills and knowledge relevant to function and work group. Apply best practices and stays up to date on developments in discipline. Proficient in all job requirements. Knows best tools and means for efficient accomplishment of objectives. Takes the time to ensure accuracy of work. High standards for quality and does not allow errors or mistakes.
• Delivering Results - Strives to achieve excellence in all tasks and goals. Maintains focus and preserves in the face of obstacles. Uses time efficiently and responds quickly and constructively when confronted with challenges. Accurately prioritizes tasks. Delivers on deadlines.
• Continuous Improvement - Actively participates in lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen Events, RCCA, and Value Stream Analysis. Demonstrates enthusiasm and positivity for improving processes and their work environment. Initiates improvement without the need for constant supervision.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences or related field preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related work experience with recent experience supporting a manufacturing organization preferred. Composites tooling design experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Proficient 3D modeling in Catia, Microsoft Office including proficiency in Excel and Word, Solid Works experience desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Unitech Composites is an equal opportunity employer.