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Composite Structures Design Specialist

Kaman Corporation

Bennington, VT

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Blueprints, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Composite Materials, Cross-Functional, Design Services, Design Verification, Design for Assembly (DFA), Detail Oriented, Finite Element Analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Science, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Engineering, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Product Design, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Requirements Management, Simulation, Software Design, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Tolerance Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bennington, VT
POSTED
6 days ago

About the Opportunity

Join our Bennington, VT engineering team to shape next-generation composite structures. This role blends hands-on design, analytical verification, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

Key Outcomes

  • Produce high-quality composite component designs ready for manufacturing and assembly.
  • Validate performance via analysis and simulation to confirm integrity and compliance.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing, process, and quality to ensure feasibility and throughput.
  • Deliver precise technical documentation: specifications, drawings, and reports.
  • Contribute in design reviews with practical, data-driven feedback.
  • Support prototype testing and evaluation against program requirements.
  • Monitor and apply advancements in composite materials, processes, and technologies.

Core Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
  • Hands-on experience in composite design within a manufacturing context.
  • Proficiency with composite materials, fabrication methods, and design software (CAD, FEA).
  • Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Project management capability with multitasking across concurrent efforts.

Technical Proficiency

  • GD&T and blueprint reading.
  • CAD and CAD/CAM software.
  • FEA and tolerance analysis.
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
  • Process engineering and PFMEA.
  • Mechanical design & engineering fundamentals.
  • Product design experience from concept through release.
  • Bachelor's Degree.

Why This Role

  • Work on impactful, cutting-edge composite applications.
  • Partner with a talented, cross-functional team on-site in Bennington, VT.
  • Grow breadth and depth across materials, processes, and advanced design tools.

About the Company

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Kaman Corporation

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