Job Summary

GEOTEK, a market leader in high-performance, engineered pultruded composite structural solutions, is looking for high-potential, highly motivated engineers to join our engineering team. The Composite Process Engineer is responsible for developing and defining the processes used in the production of composite materials at GEOTEK. Using the available state of the art analytical tools and laboratory equipment at GEOTEK, the Composite Process Engineer will utilize both an analytical approach as well as hands-on experimentation to define new processes, optimize existing process, support new material development, and support R&D activities. The ideal candidate will be a leader who is highly motivated, a self-starter, and hands-on. The ideal candidate will also have a strong interest in high-performance fiberglass composite materials, with particular interest in the associated chemistry. They will be detailed oriented and data-driven, balancing both analytical and experimental approaches to pragmatically find solutions and solve problems. Previous internship experience is considered highly desirable. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing engineering team in the composites field where you will gain valuable experience and opportunities to grow and develop as an engineer!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Champion optimization of pultruded composites and manufacturing processes to support product performance and longevity, and production efficiency and productivity
• Characterize effects of composite construction variations on processability and product performance
• Support engineering and R&D pultrusion trials as directed
• Support quality sustainment and improvement projects as directed
• Identify, propose and support implementation of new equipment, technologies, and processes to promote safety, quality, and productivity
• Support business growth by aiding in the research, trials and manufacturing implementation of new products
• Support pultrusion operations team as directed, providing technical assistance and training to crews on pultrusion processes and equipment operation
  • Utilize SolidWorks to develop custom fixtures and tooling to support the pultrusion process
  • Support maintenance team as directed to ensure preventative maintenance tasks are documented appropriately
  • Maintain clear, complete and accurate records for project documentation and future reference
  • Provide weekly updates on assigned projects
  • Maintain a clean and organized work space

Job Requirements

• Four year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (chemical, material science, or composites preferred); Advanced degrees are desirable.
• Past internship or professional experience working in a manufacturing environment with composites materials strongly preferred; Pultrusion experience is considered highly desirable.
• Strong desire for a hands-on approach to developing and processing composite materials, with particular interest in the chemistry.
• Must be a problem solver, energetic, self-motivated, and self-starting. Capable of managing, and prioritizing multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Must work well independently as well as with others in a team environment
• Familiarity with common thermoset resin systems, including polyester, vinyl-ester, and urethane is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) is essential, including ability to develop and deliver messaging efficiently. Ability to work with different levels of staff from line workers to managers throughout the organization is highly desirable
• SolidWorks experience with 3D modeling of parts, assemblies, and drawings with GD&T per ANSI Y14.5; Formal GD&T training desirable
• Experience with MS Office
• Detail oriented and organized to ensure accuracy and quality
• Ability to support occasional off-shift trials and production support requests, as required
• Must be able to stand, lift, use manual tools, and power tools
• Must adhere to all corporate policies and procedures
• Must remain flexible as priorities changes

Physical Work Conditions

Time should be split between the floor and the office or meeting rooms ranging anywhere from 25% to 50% on the production floor or engineering labs. While working on the floor there will be work with and around moving machinery, fumes and chemicals. Office work requires sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone.