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:

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

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