Composites Product Engineer

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.