Senior Composites Engineer
Livonia, MI (Onsite)
Summary
We’re hiring a Senior Composites Engineer to support advanced composite programs from concept through production. This role blends hands-on composites engineering, program management, and customer-facing responsibilities—ideal for someone who enjoys owning projects end-to-end while mentoring junior engineers.
You’ll work closely with design, production, and customers to deliver high-quality composite solutions across multiple programs.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead multiple composite programs from concept through delivery
- Develop manufacturing processes, tooling plans, and work instructions
- Partner with design teams to define production-ready composite specs
- Support quoting, estimating, and cost analysis for new programs
- Manage budgets, timelines, materials, and labor planning
- Act as customer liaison—handling scope changes, updates, and milestones
- Oversee day-to-day build operations and ensure quality standards
- Drive continuous improvement (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma) initiatives
- Mentor and support junior composite engineers
Must-Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 4+ years of composites engineering experience
- Experience supporting composite manufacturing (process, tooling, production)
- Strong Excel skills (tracking, reporting, program data)
- Experience with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, etc.)
- Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
- Strong communication skills (customer-facing)
Nice to Have
- Automotive or aerospace composites experience
- Knowledge of AS9100 / QMS / quality systems
- Experience with FEA / CAE tools
- PMP or project/program management experience
- Exposure to mechanical testing of composites
- U.S. Citizenship (ITAR environments)
