Project Engineer

Seemann Composites, LLC was founded on its research and development innovation with composite fabrication processes and revolutionized the composites industry with the invention of SCRIMP, Seemann Composites Resin Infusion Molding Process. Patented thirty-two (32) years ago, SCRIMP continues to be the manufacturing approach for a large assortment of customer-focused products developed by our team. Seemann Composites is recognized as a world leader in composites manufacturing, providing state of the art composite and polymer solutions and technologies. As a Critical Supplier to the United States Navy's Industrial Base, Seemann Composites develops and manufactures specialized products in support of the submarine fleets and amphibious programs, in new construction and fleet maintenance. Customer commitments provide a strong backlog of work across many platforms and programs. SCI seeks motivated individuals who desire to have a direct impact and participate in all aspects of product design, development, and manufacturing to support our War Fighters and National Defense.

Seemann Composites is an agile small/medium size company with the flexibility to react quickly to customer needs and unencumbered by large corporate structure when making strategic business and technical moves. Our engineers participate in product development from beginning to delivery, in a truly unique multifaceted workplace environment. Seemann Composites is AS9100 Quality System certified.

Project Engineers at Seemann Composites report to the engineering function and have the latitude to work in resource focused groups and product teams. This is a salaried position with a technical growth path. Our Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), typically include Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Logistics, and Production.

Seemann Composites has an opening for a Project Engineer at our facility in Gulfport, MS. The work will include interfacing with engineers, production technicians, and other IPT members toward accomplishing project objectives.

Typical duties of a Project Engineer include polymer process development, polymer tooling development, development of manufacturing instructions and manufacturing support. The primary CAD tool is SolidWorks for both modeling and drawing development; experience with this software tool is certainly a plus.

Opportunities for career advancement include Technical Ownership, Product Ownership, Engineering Management, and Program Management paths.

Job Requirements:

Typically has 5 to 8 years of experience with composite or polymer materials, fabrication of composite structures, and/or polymer injection molding/mixing

Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Composites, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Chemical, Aerospace, or other related engineering degree, such as Naval Architecture

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

United States Citizenship or Green Card Status is required

Troubleshooting, development, management of industrial polymer processing equipment

Handle several program duties simultaneously across disciplines

Author manufacturing work instructions, inspection procedures, monthly reports, etc. with oversight from supervisor

Provide input as needed on proposals, schedules, budgets and other programmatic deliverables

Manage and track documentation including incorporation of redlines

IPT lead of small or medium size project

May be a Subject Matter Expert in a few areas of the production process

Responsible for day-to-day tasking of self

Regularly interfaces with customers and subcontractors

Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD Security Clearance

Desired Skills and Experience:

Good Oral and written communication skills

SolidWorks or Equivalent - 3D modeling and 2D drawings

Microsoft Project

Hands on fabrication experience

Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 quality management systems

Creation of work instructions or technical writing

Company Benefits:

Employer covers 100% of the employee's medical insurance premium

Comprehensive health insurance

Short- And Long-Term Disability Coverage

401K plan including 100% match up to 5% of total compensation

Life Insurance

Minimum of 8 Paid Holidays in addition to paid plant closure between Christmas and New Years

Starting PTO of 120 hours/year

Additional paid leave for Adverse Weather Events and Bereavement

Essential Physical Requirement:

Working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, you will be walking, standing and engaging in movement throughout the day, and occasionally to frequently be required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Due to a large variety of job duties (both routine and non-routine), certain duties also may involve, a variety of physical activities including bending, stretching, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms above shoulders and head, standing working in enclosed areas, climbing stairs or ladders, and operating heavy equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment can vary but noise is usually low to moderate.

You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety gloves, hearing protection, a respirator or dust mask, protective footwear and protective clothing or uniforms. Work may be performed in cold and/or hot temperatures and the environment can be dusty. Physical requirements further include the ability to engage in productive collaborative communication with co-workers and work may need to be performed during non-standard hours, including nights and weekends. At times, the ability to work overtime also may be required but it is not usual.

Prior to employment, applicants will have to successfully complete a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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