Composite Design Engineer

Overview

The Composite Design Engineer
, working under the direction of the Engineering Manager with minimum supervision, is responsible for the design and analysis of parts and assemblies to meet customer requirements.

• Work within cross-functional teams to design composite and metallic parts and assemblies to meet customer specification requirements
• Create, run, and post-process Finite Element Method (FEM) models using Abaqus software. Models may be linear, non-linear, static, or dynamic
• Analysis may include g-loading, random vibration, harmonic loading, fatigue, impact damage, progressive damage and failure
• Use traditional methods or hand calculations to validate product designs
• Create and review CAD models and drawings to define design requirements. Modify CAD models to facilitate FEM model creation
• Support Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review presentations and associated reports
• Document results in Strength Reports, Technical Writeups, and Presentation media
• Support product qualification, which may include analysis, in-house testing, or sub-contracted test facilities
• Assist in the design of the manufacturing processes and tooling needed to fabricate parts and assemblies to meet customer requirements
• Applies principles of Advanced Product Quality Planning and Lean 6-Sigma to produce optimal, manufacturable product designs
• May support initial fabrication and hand-off to manufacturing
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline with experience in Structural Analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline and experience in Structural Analysis of Composite or Aerospace parts.
• Minimum 1-3 years of engineering experience is preferred
• Outstanding analytical and technical ability
• Ability to work well within cross-functional teams and within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to translate analytical and theoretical concepts into practical, hands-on solutions
• Must be able to read technical drawings, bills of material, and related documentation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with FEM methods and software, Abaqus preferred
• Experience with CAD software, Solid Works preferred

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