Composites Product Engineer
1 month ago
Charter Township of Clinton
Job Description Overview: We are seeking an experienced Composites Product Engineer in Clinton Township, MI. In this role, you will be a technical product lead for our Motorsport projects, ensuring all customer specific and internal company guidelines are being followed in the development phase. We're looking for a Hands-on, passionate individual who takes personal responsibility for their performance and business results. Demonstrates strong sense of urgency about solving problems and identifying opportunities. Key Responsibilities: • Technical Product Lead for Motorsport projects, • Main point of contact for the OEM and suppliers during the development phase., • FIA Representative - Main point of contact for motorsport associations and homologation topics., • Participate in updating the FIA standards., • Manage the customer oriented development team in regard to the requirements needed for motorsports and fiber composite components., • Ensure the development budget is being adhered to., • Conduct regular design reviews to ensure design target is being met., • Implementation of the D-FMEA., • Ensure all customer specific and internal company guidelines and specifications are being followed in the development phase. Requirements & Qualification: • Degree in plastics, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or comparable qualification., • Professional experience in the motorsports and fiber composite technology fields, • Understanding of current requirements and processes of the motorsport industry, including future trends., • Detailed understanding of the fiber composite part production process., • Knowledge of lightweight construction technology and it's design guidelines., • Experience in Fibersim software preferred., • Knowledge of simulation of fiber composite parts., • Experience in seat development., • CAD experience with Catia V5, • Experience of common automotive development and quality processes., • Quick learner, work independently, committed, teamwork and communication skills as well as hands on mentality desired., • Travel - 25% to suppliers & customers.