Composites Engineer I

ROUSH • Livonia, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Composites Engineer (Level I) provides engineering and program management support for the Advanced Composites department. The position supports production of quality composite products that meet or exceed customer expectations while ensuring program objectives are achieved within budget and scope. It is located in Livonia, Michigan.

The role supports multiple composite programs and customers, develops production specifications and manufacturing processes, and helps manage program finances, schedules, quality, and production logistics. It also works with customers, design teams, suppliers, program staff, and senior engineers to address program needs and deliver composite material solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• At least six months of experience in program management, design, tooling, manufacturing, or composites.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software systems.
• Effective communication skills in person, verbally, and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Composites.
• Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) abilities.
• Knowledge of mechanical testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support program management for multiple composite programs and customers.
• Ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations and established quality standards.
• Work with the design team to develop detailed production specifications for composite products.
• Develop work instructions, tooling plans, manufacturing aids, and composite manufacturing processes.
• Support senior engineers in developing composite material solutions.
• Manage business aspects of concurrent programs and ensure financial targets and schedules are met.
• Lead, train, coach, and mentor program team members; plan, schedule, and oversee project manager activities and monitor program status.
• Maintain customer relationships and customer satisfaction.
• Manage production logistics for assigned programs, including materials, labor, budgeting, and production.
• Serve as a liaison with customers and program staff to identify and process scope changes, address issues, and communicate program milestones.
• Develop and execute large program plans and manage day-to-day build operations in support of department management.
• Manage continuous quality improvement activities.
• Collect information from customers, suppliers, bills of material, and other resources to prepare presentations and reports.
• Review program status daily and report percentage of completion.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Earned sick time.
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD and LTD).
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level