Composite Structural Engineer

Job Description & Skill Requirement:
The Composite Structural Engineer will support product design and manufacturing technology, with a strong focus on structural design, materials, analysis, testing, and product improvement.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Experience in product design and manufacturing technology.
• Proficient in 2D drawings, 3D modeling, SolidWorks, PDM, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFMEA, and FEA.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, plastic molding, and casting.
• Knowledge and experience in metal and polymer material selection.
• Apply engineering principles using hand calculations, handbook methods, and FEA modeling where appropriate.
• Hands-on experience building test samples and operating test equipment.
• Strong understanding of failure modes and analysis, including establishing analysis and test methods to clearly understand failure modes and quantify margins to failure.
• Develop test procedures, conduct functional testing, interpret results, and correlate results with product performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Value Engineering (VAVE) and product design updates for cost reduction is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and manage projects from start to finish.
• Strong commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Up to 10% overnight travel may be required.

Required / Preferred Skills:

• Product Design.
• Composite Structural Design.
• Value Engineering / VAVE.
• SolidWorks.
• DFM.
• DFMEA.
• Costing / Cost Reduction.
• GD&T.
• Tolerance Stack-Up.
• FEA.
• Product Testing.
• Sheet Metal.
• Plastics.
• Casting.
• Material Selection.
• PDM.
• Failure Mode Analysis.