Key Responsibilities of the Sr Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Molding Processes and Technology:
- Perform all duties compliant with TPI policies and aligned to TPI values of safety, operational excellence, commitment, integrity, and leadership.
- Collaborate with Technology, Quality, Customer teams, and Production teams to establish requirements and controls for manufacturing process improvements.
- Leverage TPI manufacturing readiness framework to establish manufacturing technology maturity and action plans.
- Develop and execute meaningful engineering test plans to evaluate and down-select new technology or methods for a production environment.
- Analyze, interpret, and summarize data to drive root cause corrective actions and technical decision-making. Apply statistical process control (SPC) and data analytics methods to monitor process performance, identify variation, and drive capability improvements across molding operations.
- Develop and communicate technical content effectively across all levels of the organization to deliver the intended message.
- Influence others based on sound engineering and data to ensure alignment of improvement efforts and targeted outcomes.
- Collaborate and mentor other engineers and associates in the design and manufacturing process.
Who we are looking for:
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal & communication skills for working with co-workers, vendors and customers.
Ability to adapt and apply problem solving skills.
A bias for action, and the drive to succeed as a team player in fast-paced setting.
Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across multiple shifts.
Willingness to travel in US and Mexico (25%)
Education and Experience
B.S. degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required (fiberglass composites experience preferred).
Direct experience developing or optimizing composites molding processes strongly desired, including one or more of the following: mold preparation, gel coat application, fiber layup, resin infusion/cure, and bonding operations.
Experience with Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques preferred.
Experience applying data analytics and statistical process control (SPC) to drive process quality and capability improvements preferred.
Familiarity with manufacturing automation technologies (robotics, automated layup, process control systems) preferred.
Experience with AI or machine learning tools applied to manufacturing process monitoring, anomaly detection, or predictive quality preferred.
TPI Composites is a global provider of structural composites products and the largest U.S. based independent manufacturer of composites wind blades to major turbine manufacturers in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It enables many of the industry’s leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which have historically relied on in-house production, to outsource the manufacturing of some of their wind blades through its global footprint of advanced manufacturing facilities strategically located to serve large and growing wind markets in a cost-effective manner.
Additional Information
TPI Composites, Inc. offer competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to, health and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation plans.
TPI Composites, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Background check and drug test required. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- B.S. degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Engineering Technology
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods and potentially work multiple shifts
- Willingness to travel in US and Mexico (25%)
- Ability to organize and manage multiple projects with focus on safety, quality, cost, and attention to detail
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills for working with co-workers, vendors, and customers
- Ability to adapt and apply problem solving skills
- Bias for action and drive to succeed as a team player in a fast-paced setting
- Direct experience developing or optimizing composites molding processes (mold preparation, gel coat application, fiber layup, resin infusion/cure, bonding)
- Fiberglass composites experience
- Experience with Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Experience applying data analytics and statistical process control (SPC)
- Familiarity with manufacturing automation technologies (robotics, automated layup, process control systems)
- Experience with AI or machine learning tools applied to manufacturing process monitoring or predictive quality
TPI Composites Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
TPI is the largest U.S.-based independent manufacturer of composite wind blades for the high-growth wind energy market supporting global wind turbine manufacturers.
