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Composite Structural Engineer
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences · Lindon, UTtoday
Design and analyze composite structures, select materials, and run testing for product improvement.
Composites · Product Development roles, by email
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Might not be for you. Contract role through a staffing agency; heavy CAD/design focus with less open-ended materials R&D.
Bench and deskGeneralistFast-paced BS acceptable
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Adjacent materials roleKnowledge and experience in metal and polymer material selection; Composite Structural Design; Plastics; hands-on building test samples
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Contract
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Role
- Product Development
Role details
Job Description & Skill Requirement
The Composite Structural Engineer will support product design and manufacturing technology, with a strong focus on structural design, materials, analysis, testing, and product improvement.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
- Experience in product design and manufacturing technology.
- Proficient in 2D drawings, 3D modeling, SolidWorks, PDM, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFMEA, and FEA.
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication, plastic molding, and casting.
- Knowledge and experience in metal and polymer material selection.
- Apply engineering principles using hand calculations, handbook methods, and FEA modeling where appropriate.
- Hands-on experience building test samples and operating test equipment.
- Strong understanding of failure modes and analysis, including establishing analysis and test methods to clearly understand failure modes and quantify margins to failure.
- Develop test procedures, conduct functional testing, interpret results, and correlate results with product performance.
- Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
- Experience with Value Engineering (VAVE) and product design updates for cost reduction is preferred.
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and manage projects from start to finish.
- Strong commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Up to 10% overnight travel may be required.
Required / Preferred Skills
- Product Design.
- Composite Structural Design.
- Value Engineering / VAVE.
- SolidWorks.
- DFM.
- DFMEA.
- Costing / Cost Reduction.
- GD&T.
- Tolerance Stack-Up.
- FEA.
- Product Testing.
- Sheet Metal.
- Plastics.
- Casting.
- Material Selection.
- PDM.
- Failure Mode Analysis.
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