Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC · 1 day ago
Carbon Fiber Composites Design & Process Development Engineer
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEdgewater Technical Associates is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Carbon Fiber Composites Design and Process Development Engineer. In this role, you will lead the design, analysis, and manufacturing process improvements of carbon fiber composite parts and vessels, driving both research and high-volume production initiatives.
ConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop carbon fiber composite parts and vessels, ensuring optimal strength-to-weight ratios 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
United States Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain required DOE and/or NRC security access authorization
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
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical
Dental
Life
Vision
Disability insurance
Pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1
Company
Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC
Edgewater Technical Associates is a facilities services company providing safety basis, audits, and assessments services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Glenn Cox
LLC Member, Vice President, and Chief Executive Officer
Carson M.
Chief Financial Officer
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