Process Engineer - TPI Composites, Inc

About TPI 

We are a leading wind-blade manufacturer and the only independent wind blade manufacturer with a global footprint. We are enabling many of the industry’s leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to outsource the manufacturing of a larger portion of their wind blades, thus expanding their global wind blade capacity. We manufacture advanced composite products to our customers’ exact specifications in facilities designed, built, and strategically located either near our customers’ target markets or in low-cost, world-class locations, to minimize total delivered cost. In addition, we provide global field service maintenance and repairs for wind turbine OEMs and asset owners by leveraging our global footprint and approximately 12,000 capable associates. We are building a growing global team of experienced technicians to provide best-in-class wind blade service capabilities.  

About the Role 

We are seeking experienced Processing Engineering professionals to support the site through a period of exciting growth in our wind blade manufacturing operation division. 

 Our Process Engineers develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised composite products.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment.                                

• Evaluate composite and infusion related materials.  Cost justify and implement selected materials to improve overall composite manufacturing processes. 

• Develop tooling and equipment as well as detailed layouts of manufacturing processes for new/revised products meeting specialized design and performance specifications. 

• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results. 

• Design, develop, test, and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods. Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards. 

• Represent manufacturing/engineering on cross-functional teams. 

•  Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. 

Who we’re looking for: 

• BS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology required.                       

• Minimum 3-5 years related experience required (wind blade composite or other composite experience preferred). 

• Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques. 

• Experience with AutoCAD, ProE, Virtual Gibbs or similar programs. 

• Computer proficiency. 

• Project Management: ability to organize and manage multiple products through manufacturing process. 

• Quality orientation and high attention to detail. 

• Ability to work with vendors, customers and employees. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Experience working with high performance teams. Ability to maintain safe work environment. 

• Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution. 

Location 

This position is on site at our wind blade manufacturing site in Newton, Iowa. Relocation assistance is available. 

Our Mission is to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to decarbonize and electrify the world by expanding the adoption of renewable energy. We accomplish this by cultivating an inclusive culture that attracts, develops, excites, and retains exceptional talent. 

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