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Hitco Carbon Composites
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:39 am
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Position is located in Gardena, California. Must have a right to work
in the United States without company sponsorship. To apply for the
position, please go to our website at www.hitco.com.

Summary of Job Content: Support the Engineering Department's
objectives with regards to tool design requirements. Assist with new
start up programs and tool designs for composite structures and
assemblies. Investigates, develops and verifies accuracy of complex
tooling concepts and tooling definitions. Creates and revises
drawings, models and tool usage instructions utilizing computer aided
systems (CATIA V5)
Dimensions: Staff (Service) - Number of employees providing service
to is up to 12 staff

Budget Expenditures - Up to $100,000

Complexity (knowledge / technological) - Expert

Complexity (product diversity) - Multiple product Line

Area of Responsibility - Multiple Major Programs, (Navy Mast and
Latecoere Doors, KHI Beams)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities includ Investigates, develops
and verifies accuracy of complex tooling concepts and tooling
definitions. Creates and revises drawings, models and tool usage
instructions utilizing computer aided systems (CATIA V5)

Design and modification of tooling required to support aerospace
composite structure manufacture including lay-up mandrels, trim and
machine fixtures and assembly fixtures.

Preferred experience with automated tape lay-up (ATL) fixtures and
Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) fixtures.

Analyze customer's Digital Product Definitions, drawings,
specifications, and P.O. requirements for product definitions.

Capable of conducting tolerance studies that conform to Customer
technical design definitions.

Provide technical support for / lead engineering efforts with the
Manufacturing and Design departments.

Develop and conduct research studies regarding process improvement and
cost reduction.

Determine test procedures, manpower requirements, equipment, tooling,
schedules and overall cost. Supervise work performed, summarize
results and prepare reports as required.

Give technical presentations to staff and customers as required.

Prepare tooling strategy with detailed illustration, which prescribe a
logical sequence of action in clear and concise language that can be
used both by the Manufacturing personnel for production and the
customer for hardware acceptance.

Lead production personnel through new manufacturing processes and help
in evaluating progress.

Conduct critical design and performance reviews and final validation.

Prepare estimates and recommendations for bids and proposals.
Preferred Qualifications: Competencies: To perform the job
successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies: Strong technical capabilities with experience in design
and build of composite structures & components.

Design: Understand drawing and Technical Specification requirements.
Participates in tool/equipment try-outs to ensure requirements are
met. Strong project manage capabilities which includes experience in
cost, schedule, and risk management.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Education and/or/Experience: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or
industrial science and 5-15 years of experience in advanced composite
technology or equivalent combination of education and experience
related to the aircraft / aerospace industry with 6 years of
mechanical engineering experience.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual
should have working knowledge of MS Office and engineering software
(e.g. CATIA V, CAD and MRP systems).
Minimum Qualifications: Competencies: To perform the job
successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies: Strong technical capabilities with experience in design
and build of composite structures & components.

Design: Understand drawing and Technical Specification requirements.
Participates in tool/equipment try-outs to ensure requirements are
met. Strong project manage capabilities which includes experience in
cost, schedule, and risk management.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Education and/or/Experience: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or
industrial science and 5-15 years of experience in advanced composite
technology or equivalent combination of education and experience
related to the aircraft / aerospace industry with 6 years of
mechanical engineering experience.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual
should have working knowledge of MS Office and engineering software
(e.g. CATIA V, CAD and MRP systems).
 
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