Senior Composites Design Engineer

iCOMAT • Dayton, OH

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

iCOMAT is hiring a hands-on senior composites design engineer as one of its first technical hires in the United States. The engineer will serve as the US-based design authority, carrying out composite design work personally, collaborating with the UK engineering team, and supervising manufacturing as US production scales. This is a long-term role for someone based in or within reach of Dayton, Ohio; candidates willing to travel regularly to Dayton will also be considered. The role is hybrid, with at least two days per week on site at the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or another engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in a composite design and manufacturing environment.
• Recent, personal hands-on experience designing composite parts; the role is not solely a management position.
• Proven composite design experience, preferably in aerospace; automotive experience is also considered.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software; CATIA is preferred.
• Familiarity with design standards and tolerancing.
• Strong understanding of composite materials and manufacturing methods, including hand layup and automated deposition.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Able to be on site in Dayton, Ohio, at least two days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing for tape-laying processes such as AFP or ATL.
• Experience designing aerospace components, such as primary or secondary structures.
• Active US security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• Team leadership or people management experience.
• Familiarity with FEA software.

Responsibilities

• Develop composite part designs from concept through detailed design using CAD tools such as CATIA or SolidWorks.
• Work with stress, CAM, software, and manufacturing engineers to ensure structural integrity and manufacturability.
• Supervise on-site manufacture and ensure parts match design intent.
• Develop a methodology for composite drawings that incorporate plies with varying orientations.
• Define CPD models, including detailed layups, ply orientations, stacking sequences, and transition zones.
• Generate, or review and approve, detailed drawings, 3D models, and bills of materials.
• Participate in developing processes for creating solid geometries from CPD models with varying ply thickness.
• Generate and maintain documentation in line with company and industry standards.
• Develop design principles for composite components and assemblies.
• Support material and supplier selection, and manufacturing process development.
• Lead design reviews and support certification processes.
• Help standardise and automate design-related processes.
• Lead R&T projects from a technical perspective, define project plans, and provide technical updates to external customers and project managers.
• Support and mentor junior engineers as the US team grows.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and a pension scheme.
• Stock options.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive, forward-thinking work environment.

What This Job Offers

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