Essential Job Duties:
- Fabrication of lab scale composite demonstration parts using industry standard production methods (autoclave, press, oven, etc.).
- Collaborate with internal and external customers to develop new/cutting edge process for composite material and part development.
- Develop part processing guidelines to meet customer target requirements.
- Communication with internal and external stakeholders to effectively deliver instructions, findings, and data.
- Coordination with internal Product Development teams to meet Customer Requirements.
- Leads investigations needed to solve problems, both internally and externally.
- Knowledgeable of aerospace qualification along with equivalency processes and procedures.
- General laboratory skills with ability to operate sensitive analytical equipment independently and safely.
- Organizes test samples and supplies in preparation for tests, and performs tests while meeting required completion dates.
- Coordinates and assists engineers and scientists in ordering and maintaining lab supplies and equipment; implements storing and retention documentation associated with lab instrumentation.
- This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the candidate. At any time, employees will be required to follow any instruction and to perform any other duties within this or a lower job level upon the request of the supervisor. At times employees may also be required to perform higher level duties.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrated ability to practice and prioritize Safety over Output, taking safety and environmental considerations seriously.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience fabricating Aerospace quality parts using wet-layup, vacuum infusion, and/or prepreg.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Fundamental knowledge and understanding of composite technology (material, fabrication methods, and basic properties).
- Exposure to advanced processing techniques including AFP, ATL, and compression molding.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software including CATIA or Solidworks.
- Ability to set priorities, including a Customer first mentality.
- Ability to be a good team player across multiple disciplines.
- High ethics and quality in all actions.
- Ability to climb stairs.
- Ability to move within production areas.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
- Personal computer experience in Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook required.
- This position involves working with technologies and information which are subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these regulations, Toray CMA must review certain candidate information including citizenship, basis of United States work authorization and country of origin. This information will be used for export control screening purposes only.
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 7 years of experience fabricating aerospace-quality parts using wet layup, vacuum infusion, and/or prepreg
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related discipline, or equivalent education and experience
- Fundamental knowledge of composite technology, including materials, fabrication methods, and basic properties
- Exposure to advanced processing techniques including AFP, ATL, and compression molding
- Experience with CAD/CAM software, including CATIA or SolidWorks
- Ability to prioritize safety and environmental considerations
- Ability to set priorities and maintain a customer-first mentality
- Ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines
- High ethics and quality standards
- Ability to climb stairs and move within production areas
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation
- Personal computer experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to satisfy U.S. export-control screening requirements
What We Do
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. began producing advanced composite materials in 1992 as Toray Composites (America), Inc. (TCA) – incorporated in Pierce County and located adjacent to Boeing’s Composite Manufacturing Center [CMC] – to enable an efficient supply stream of Toray’s carbon fiber composite materials. First used on the Boeing 777, Toray’s Advanced Carbon Fiber composite materials are now incorporated into the 777 and 787 primary structures and will be used on the new 777X wing. CMA’s Tacoma plant supplies a diverse customer base both domestically and internationally and is a major exporter from Washington State. In 1997, CMA’s Decatur plant was established, then known as Toray Carbon Fibers America, Inc. (CFA), – incorporated in Morgan County. CMA Decatur operates production lines from precursor to carbon fiber and has a diverse base of customers in aerospace, defense, industrial, and automotive. Toray Composites (America), Inc. and Toray Carbon Fibers America, Inc. have worked successfully together for 20 years and share the same philosophy and culture, and merging to become CMA. Both companies are accomplished with an enviable track record of providing industry leading solutions for our clients. We believe our successes are a result of our industry leading practices and the knowledge, passion, and total commitment to quality from all our employees. With a nationwide footprint, this allows us to build on our success by utilizing our collective knowledge and expertise, and becoming nimbler and responsive to our customers’ needs by centrally managing our combined production facilities. Gaining capability across product lines allows us to increase customer value, shorten time to market, and strengthen critical relationships.









