Composites Mechanical Engineer, R&D
Austin, Texas
R&D /
Full Time /
On-site
Job Overview
We are seeking a Composites Mechanical Engineer to spearhead the development and optimization of advanced composite materials for our cutting-edge projects. In this role, you will address challenges related to composite fabrication, including layup techniques and resin infusion, while defining lamination schedules to ensure structural integrity. You'll oversee product development, from design through implementation, and evaluate composite structures for potential flaws, recommending necessary modifications. Your responsibilities will also include preparing detailed drawings, conducting experiments to validate material properties, performing tolerance studies, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Collaborating with quality and tooling teams, you will write conformance standards, scope capital equipment, and facilitate engineering transfers, all while aligning processes with company quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Analyze problems related to composite materials and produce innovative solutions using various fabrication and material methods, including layup techniques, resin infusion, as well as pre or post machining.
- Define lamination schedules for composite components, ensuring optimal material selection and usage; ensure structural integrity throughout the manufacturing process.
- Oversee and engage in product development, guiding projects from design and development through implementation while monitoring progress and reporting status updates and any issues to management.
- Evaluate designs for potential flaws specific to composite structures and recommend modifications to eliminate identified issues.
- Comply with all federal regulations while upholding organizational values and standards in all engineering practices.
- Prepare assembly or product layout and detailed drawings, participating actively in the manufacturing or assembly of prototype products or systems.
- Design and conduct experiments to validate composite material properties and performance, using data to inform design decisions and optimize product functionality.
- Conduct tolerance studies, apply GD&T principles, perform stress-analysis studies, develop reliability testing procedures, and generate comprehensive design verification reports.
- Integrate with quality and tooling teams to write standards of conformance.
- Integrate with the production team to identify suppliers, scope capital equipment, facilitate engineering transfer of tooling.
- Design and implement testing methods to analyze product capabilities, troubleshooting any mechanical or structural flaws in composite components.
- Ensure that design implementation, testing, and maintenance processes are developed and executed in alignment with company quality standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience in mechanical, structural, automotive, aerospace or chemical engineering, specifically in composite materials and systems.
- Proven experience with the entire product development lifecycle, from concept through to implementation and testing.
- Strong working knowledge of analytic tools, such as ANSYS, Matlab, Rhino, Creo, or SOLIDWORKS with a focus on composite applications.
- Familiarity with core engineering concepts, including mechanics, materials science, fluid dynamics, and their applications in composite design.
- A working proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) systems, including CAM and CAE tools, for creating detailed drawings and simulations.
- Experience in aerospace or maritime engineering is highly desirable, with a focus on composite structures.
- Desirable to have a background in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation to assess the performance of composite systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services.
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents.
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care.
- Saronic pays 99% of premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success.
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
