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.