Composite Design Engineer

Softgarden; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days vacation per year

Free parking

Car leasing options

Training and career development

Zusammenfassung

Softgarden is seeking a mechanical/composite engineer to design and develop lightweight composite components for motorsport applications. You will perform 3D surface design, CAD modeling, and detailed drawings using CATIA V5, while defining joint strategies and ply laminates with FE A engineers.

The role requires a strong composites background, materials science knowledge, and fluent English. You will collaborate cross-functionally in an international setting and support supplier interactions,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical engineering or similar background.
• 2–3 years of experience in a high-performance parts environment.
• Strong composites background with materials science fundamentals.
• Proficient in CAD, CATIA V5 preferred; 2D/3D GD&T drawing experience.
• Experience with PLM systems (Windchill preferred).
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Fluent English is compulsory.

Aufgaben

• Design and engineer composite components for motorsport applications.
• Provide technical engineering solutions for lightweight composite problems and designs.
• 3D design (surface design) of composite components across multiple vehicle projects (external bodywork and internal).
• 3D detailed design CAD models and assembly drawings using CATIA V5; define joints and fixing strategies.
• Generate ply books / laminates with composite and FEA engineers.
• Support test and validation of composite components and related test jigs/rigs.
• Support vehicle/test car builds and solve technical issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers to support tool design, layup optimization and manufacturability.

Kenntnisse

Composite engineering

English fluency

Under pressure

Materials science

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Aeronautical engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

GD&T (2D/3D)

Windchill PLM

Jobbeschreibung

Main tasks

• Design and engineer composite components for motorsport applications
• Provide technical engineering solutions for lightweight composite problems and designs
• 3D design (surface design) of composite components across multiple vehicle projects, external (bodywork) and internal
• 3D detailed design CAD models and assembly installations plus related 2D technical manufacturing and assembly drawings using Catia V5
• Define joint design, adhesive and fixing strategies
• Generate and define Ply books / laminates with composite and FEA engineers
• Support test and validation of composite components plus support design of any required test jigs and or rigs
• Support vehicle and test car builds and problem solve technical related issues
• Work with suppliers to support tool design, layup optimization and manufacturability of composite components

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical engineering or similar background
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a comparable environment working with high performance parts
• Have a strong composites background with a solid understanding of materials science and mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Good knowledge of CAD (CATIA V5 preferable) and 2D or 3D GD&T technical drawing experience
• Experience and knowledge of surface design is a plus
• Knowledge of PLM System (Windchill preferable)
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal guidance and to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Fluent English is compulsory

Our Offer

• Secure and long-term employment relationship
• Market and performance-related remuneration
• Training and career development
• Working in an international and dynamic environment
• 30 days vacation per calendar year
• Free parking
• Attractive benefits
• Car leasing options