Composites Product Engineer

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Overview: We are seeking an experienced Composites Product Engineer in Williamston, SC or Clinton Township, MI. In this role, the Composites Product Engineer will be a technical product lead for our automotive composite material projects, ensuring all customer specific and internal company guidelines are being followed in the development phase. We're looking for a Hands-on, passionate individual who takes personal responsibility for their performance and business results. Demonstrates strong sense of urgency about solving problems and identifying opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Technical Product Lead for automotive projects using thermoset composite materials, carbon fiber, glass fiber, and epoxy.
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• Main point of contact for the OEM and suppliers during the development phase of composite parts.
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• Manage the customer oriented development team in regard to the requirements needed for automotive / motorsports and fiber composite components.
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• Propose new product / part designs based on manufacturing and assembly feasibility using composites, carbon fiber, and glass fiber materials.
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• Troubleshoot part design to identify root causes and countermeasures for meeting requirements.
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• Ensure the development budget is being adhered to.
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• Conduct regular design reviews to ensure design target is being met.
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• Implementation of the D-FMEA.
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• Ensure all customer specific and internal company guidelines and specifications are being followed in the development phase.
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Requirements & Qualification:

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• Degree in plastics engineering, electronical engineering, mechatronics, or comparable qualification.
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• Professional experience in the automotive / motorsports and fiber composite technology fields.
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• Understanding of current requirements and processes of the automotive / motorsport industry, including future trends.
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• Detailed understanding of the fiber composite part production process.
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• Knowledge of lightweight construction technology and it's design guidelines. Thermoset composite material experience desired.
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• Knowledge of simulation and virtual validation of fiber composite parts.
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• Experience in seat development.
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• Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) experience.
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• CAD experience with Catia V5.
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• Experience of common automotive development and quality processes.
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• Quick learner, work independently, committed, teamwork and communication skills and hands on mentality desired.
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• Travel - 25% to suppliers & customers.
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