Napakiak Ventures LLC · 2 days ago
Carbon Fiber Composites Design & Process Development Engineer
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNapakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) is a leading provider of information technology and environmental services, specializing in Federal and Commercial projects. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Carbon Fiber Composites Design & Process Development Engineer to lead design and manufacturing process improvements for carbon fiber composites. The role involves driving research and production initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance standards are met.
Construction
Responsibilities
Design and develop carbon fiber composite parts and vessels, ensuring optimal strength-to-weight rations and durability
Perform mechanics of materials and structural analysis of composite systems using ANSYS or other advanced simulation tools
Experience in translating layup design into bulk anisotropic composite property estimates
Develop, validate, and optimize composite manufacturing processes - from tooling and fixture design to layup, curing, and machining - to meet rigorous quality and throughput goals
Lead R&D initiatives as well as high-volume production efforts, seamlessly transitioning concepts to production-scale applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, materials science, quality, and production to select composite systems and validate performance
Create detailed work instructions, process documentation, and quality protocols that ensure consistency and adherence to industry standards
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, applying lean manufacturing and statistical process control methodologies
Mentor junior engineers and technicians, and provide technical leadership during process troubleshooting and corrective action implementation
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree (BS) in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 10 years' experience, or a Master's degree (MS) or higher with at least 5 years' relevant experience
Demonstrated expertise in carbon fiber composite design and the mechanics of composite materials
Proven experience in structural analysis, particularly with simulation tools such as ANSYS or equivalent
Extensive background in developing and improving composite manufacturing processes in both R&D and high throughput production environments
Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Advanced understanding of composite processing techniques (e.g., autoclave curing, resin infusion, precision layup) and quality assurance methodologies
Experience with CAD/CAM software for tooling and fixture development
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma practices
A proactive, hands-on approach with strong analytical and technical aptitude
Company
Napakiak Ventures LLC
Napakiak Ventures is focused on offering our clients innovative scientific, engineering and technical solutions of the highest quality in the fields of health and the environment.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase