Employer: Fast Forward Composites
Email Address: wchamberlain@fastforwardcomposites.com
Website: http://www.fastforwardcomposites.com
Position Title: Design for Manufacture Engineer or Draftsman , entry level considered
Compensation/Rate: Compensation will be determined upon review of candidate experience
Location: Bristol, RI
Position Summary:
February 8, 2023
Fast Forward Composites is an advanced composites manufacturing company that supplies high
specification composite structures and assemblies to the Aerospace, Automotive, Marine, and Defense
industries. FFC is located in Bristol, Rhode Island. We are an innovative, vertically integrated
company that utilizes large scale CNC machining, autoclave processing, resin infusion, and prepreg
lamination to deliver manufacturing solutions for our growing customer base. FFC is an ISO AS9100
certified company. We are looking for a Design for Manufacture Engineer, entry level Design
Technician, or draftsman to join our team.
Position Description
Fast Forward Composites is looking for a Design for Manufacture (DFM) Engineer or entry level
design technician to join our DFM Team. The primary mission of this DFM position is to collaborate
with the DFM Department Head in support of FFC’s manufacturing efforts on the shop floor, maintain
all design/build documentation necessary for compliance with our AS9100 ISO Standard, Work with
Project Managers and Composite Technicians to supply adequate drawings and build support, and
Support the DFM Department Head in all aspects of quoting, RFQ proposals, and project costing. The
ideal candidate would be organized, have a consistent attention to detail, and contribute to the
positive, collaborative energy of the FFC Team. .
Design for Manufacture: Essential Job requirements
• Proficiency with Rhino 3D modeling and Microsoft Office
• Competency in general drafting standards
• Comfortable and proficient with the Metric System
• Communicate and consult with DFM Department Head and FFC’s Project Managers to support and
deliver essential build documentation to the shop floor.
• Organized and methodical file management skills
• Willingness to support FFC’s adherence to our ISO AS9100 certification.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to work independently if needed on projects.
Education/Experience
• Required- Proficiency with Rhino 3D Modeling Software &, Microsoft Office
• Recommend minimum of two to six months experience in a manufacturing design support capacity.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the Composite Manufacturing industry preferred but not required.
• Education may be substituted with equivalent industry experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT FOR THIS POSITION.
Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident
Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your
application. At Fast Forward Composites, We are always on the lookout for talented people with a
passion for making things!