Product and Process Engineer

The Product and Process Engineer will support on-site process technology development and contribute to equipment development by ensuring practical manufacturing methods translate into consistent, repeatable product quality as work moves into production.

Location and Schedule

Mooresville, NC (onsite). Work hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required during peak periods. Multiple site engagement is expected, and travel to Group locations may be required.

Salary

USD 93,000 - 115,000 per year.

Role Overview

This on-site role focuses on process development, process maturity, and repeatability. The engineer will manage process development projects and work closely with manufacturing to improve products and help integrate new offerings in line with customer needs. Collaboration across engineering, quality, operations, and sales is expected to support smooth transitions from development to product commercialisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a deep understanding of process inputs and processes aligned to customer specifications to improve cost, quality, service, and materials performance.
• Lead practical manufacturing efforts to improve products and integrate new products into process maturity and repeatability to meet customer needs and support growth.
• Participate in line development in tandem with SHD’s Group Engineering team.
• Support pre-preg process development.
• Implement targeted process improvements driven by customer input and quality targets.
• Contribute as an integral part of the SHD site development strategy, including developing equipment specifications through integration, functional running, and achieving acceptable, repeatable product quality.
• Manage projects end to end.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Sales to maintain smooth transitions from development through product commercialisation.
• Undertake additional duties as can be reasonably requested by the Company.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Degreed Engineer.
• Experience with composite materials manufacturing processes, including key elements of prepreg manufacture, films, adhesives, and flat materials process development for both aerospace and industrial customers.
• Manufacturing expertise with a passion for quality.
• Ability to understand key process parameters to determine cause/effect.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify and implement specific process improvements collaboratively.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to engage staff on new projects.
• Attention to detail and strong appreciation for product quality and consistency to customer expectations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to travel to Group locations as required.
• Computer skills, especially Microsoft products, and ability to engage with IT systems.
• Ability to perform office functions such as fine finger manipulation for keyboarding.
• Ability to work in typical manufacturing environments, including the production floor.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear PPE as required.
• Ability to read and write effectively in English.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to alternate sitting, standing, and walking for up to 8 hours per day.

Desirable Experience

• Six Sigma and Lean experience, including training and/or certification.

Technology

• Microsoft products
• IT systems

Work Values and Attitude

• Passion for SHD Materials
• Friendly, flexible team player with a can-do attitude
• Flexible approach to changing business needs and customer requirements
• Quality-focused, with emphasis on product and customer satisfaction

Education

Degreed Engineer.