Job DescriptionComposites Engineer - Shape the Future of Advanced MaterialsAre you passionate about pushing the boundaries of composite materials and bringing cutting-edge technology to life? Join our team as a
Composites Engineer, where you will help design, develop, test, and manufacture high-performance composite structures for real-world applications. You'll collaborate with talented engineers across disciplines and make a direct impact on product innovation, manufacturing capability, and long-term technical strategy.
What You'll Do - Develop and optimize advanced composite systems for both structural and non-structural applications.
- Partner with design teams to select materials and define layups, fiber architecture, and resin systems.
- Create and maintain clear technical documentation, material specs, and process guidelines.
- Perform mechanical testing, evaluate results, and lead material characterization efforts.
- Work side-by-side with manufacturing teams to implement processes such as autoclave curing, infusion, filament winding, or out-of-autoclave techniques.
- Investigate material or process failures and lead thorough root-cause analyses.
- Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate new materials and ensure they meet quality and performance requirements.
- Support prototype builds and drives smooth transitions from development to production.
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in materials, manufacturing processes, and test methods.
What You Bring - Master's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of composite materials-fibers, resins, core materials, and adhesives.
- Experience with composite design fundamentals, failure modes, and industry testing standards.
- Familiarity with common composite fabrication methods and equipment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test reports.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Soft Skills That Make You Stand Out - Clear, confident communication-able to present technical concepts to a range of audiences.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration within multidisciplinary environments.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to evolving project needs.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Proactive mindset-willingness to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
- Ability to work independently while adding value to group efforts.
Preferred (But Not Required) - Industry experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, renewable energy, or similar fields.
- Hands-on experience with composite fabrication in lab or production environments.
- Experience with FEA tools applied to composite structures.
- Understanding of quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
- Familiarity with material databases or statistical analysis tools.
