Composite Structural Engineer - Design FEA Testing

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Lindon, UT is seeking an experienced design engineer responsible for product design and manufacturing technology, with hands-on testing and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires proficiency in 2D drawing and 3D modeling (SolidWorks, PDM) and knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA, FEA, material selection, and cost-reduction through value engineering. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in product design and manufacturing technology.
• Proficient with 2D drawing and 3D modeling using SolidWorks, PDM, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFMEA, FEA, and other design and analysis tools.
• Design experience with sheet metal fabrication, plastic molding, casting, etc.
• Knowledge and experience in metal and polymer material selection.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles with the ability to apply hand calculations/handbook methods and FEA modeling where appropriate.
• Strong hands-on ability to build test samples and operate test equipment.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong understanding of failure modes and analysis, including how to set up analysis and test methods to ensure failure modes are clearly understood and margin to failure is quantified.
• Comfortable developing test procedures, conducting functional testing, interpreting results, and correlating them with product performance.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manufacturing setting.
• Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel (including spreadsheets/databases).
• Experience with Value Engineering in product design updates for cost reduction is preferred.
• Ability to work with minimum guidance and a track record of running projects from beginning to finish.
• An out-of-the-box mindset willing to challenge the unknown, with a goal-oriented mindset focused on getting things done.
• Strong commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish and foster strong cross-functional relationships across the company.
• Up to 10% overnight travel can be expected.

Skills

Product Design

3D Modeling

SolidWorks

GD&T

DFMEA

FEA

Sheet Metal

Plastic Molding

Material Selection

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Test Procedures

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

FEA Software

Excel

Job description

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Lindon, UT is seeking an experienced design engineer responsible for product design and manufacturing technology, with hands-on testing and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires proficiency in 2D drawing and 3D modeling (SolidWorks, PDM) and knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA, FEA, material selection, and cost-reduction through value engineering. Travel up to 10% may be required.