Composite Development Engineer I

Jobtailor; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a materials/ME/Aerospaces engineer to drive design, modeling, and prototype fabrication of advanced composite products in a hands-on team environment.

You will evaluate manufacturing processes, perform advanced analyses, and lead experimental programs to optimize material performance while collaborating with technicians and other engineers. Strong GD&T, testing, and Lean practices are essential.

Qualifications

• MS/BS in Materials, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with relevant experience.
• Experience in material process development with emphasis on manufacturing scale-up for new products.
• Strong analysis and mathematical aptitude applicable to composites.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project teams to design, model, analyze and prototype composite products.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for composite materials and conduct research programs.
• Plan and conduct experiments to define optimal material processes and perform statistical analyses.
• Provide reports and document processes with standards/work instructions.
• Guide technicians through process development, prototyping, testing and documentation.
• Keep up-to-date with composite technology trends and share knowledge.

Skills

Composite materials

Statistical analysis

GD&T

Leadership in small teams

Team collaboration

FEA experience

Mechanical testing

Lean methodologies

Education

MS in Materials, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

BS in Materials, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEMAP

Nastran

Abaqus

Hyperworks

NDI equipment

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a materials/ME/Aerospaces engineer to drive design, modeling, and prototype fabrication of advanced composite products in a hands-on team environment.

You will evaluate manufacturing processes, perform advanced analyses, and lead experimental programs to optimize material performance while collaborating with technicians and other engineers. Strong GD&T, testing, and Lean practices are essential.