Composites Engineer I

Roush

Livonia (MI)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

30 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
paid vacation
401K
tuition reimbursement
employee referral bonuses
paid holidays
STD
LTD
earned sick time

Job summary

Roush is seeking a Composites Engineer (Level I) in Livonia, MI to support Advanced Composites programs across multiple customers. The role involves coordinating production specifications, tooling plans, and manufacturing aids, while ensuring quality and adherence to budget and scope.

The ideal candidate has a engineering degree with at least 6 months in PM, tooling or composites, plus strong Excel and CAD skills. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • At least 6 months of experience in program management, designing, tooling, manufacturing or composites.
  • Strong Excel skillset.
  • Ability to use CAD software.
  • Effective communication in all forms.

Responsibilities

  • Support program management for multiple composite programs and customers.
  • Ensure quality products meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Develop production specifications and tooling plans for composites.
  • Create work instructions and manufacturing aids for the composite process.
  • Mentor and lead project teams; monitor status and schedule.

Skills

Excel
CAD
PM experience
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software
CAE/FEA (nice to have)

Job description

At Roush, you are part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.

We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.

The Composites Engineer (Level I) will provide engineering and program management support for the Advanced Composites department. The role will ensure quality products are produced that meet or exceed customer expectations while ensuring program objectives are met within the budget and scope of the program. The Composites Engineer will provide technical support to the production of quality composite products. This position is located in Livonia, MI.

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As a Composites Engineer, You Will
  • Support program management for multiple composite programs for multiple customers.
  • Ensure quality products are produced that meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Work with design team to provide detailed production specifications for composite products.
  • Develop work instructions, tooling plans, manufacturing aids, and overall composite manufacturing process.
  • Support senior engineering team to develop composite material solutions.
  • Manage business aspects of multiple concurrent programs and ensure financial targets and timing are met while maintaining established quality standards.
  • Manage, lead, train, coach, and mentor program team(s) related to their job responsibilities. Plan, schedule, and oversee project manager activities and monitor program(s) status.
  • Actively maintain customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and quality of service.
  • Managing all production logistic activities associated with materials, labor, budgeting, and production for assigned programs.
  • Act as liaison with the customer and program staff to properly identify and process scope changes, address issues and communicate regarding program milestones. Actively maintain customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and quality of service.
  • Develop and execute large program plans. Manage day-to-day build operations supporting department management. Manage the execution of continuous quality improvement activities.
  • Collect data from customers, suppliers, Bill of Material, and other resources to prepare presentations and reports. Review program(s) status daily and report percentage of completion.
To Be Considered a Composites Engineer, You Will Need
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • At least (6) months of experience working within program management, designing, tooling, manufacturing or composites
  • Strong Excel skillset.
  • Ability to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in all forms (in person, vocal, written).
A Successful Candidate May Also Have
  • Bachelor's degree in Composites.
  • Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) abilities.
  • Knowledge of mechanical testing processes.

Our full-time benefits include:

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • earned sick time
  • STD
  • LTD
  • 401K
  • tuition reimbursement
  • employee referral bonuses
  • paid vacation
  • paid holidays

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Roush is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087.

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