Senior Composites Engineer

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Livonia, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Manufacturing
The Role
The Senior Composites Engineer manages multiple composite programs, develops production specifications, mentors junior engineers, and ensures program objectives meet quality and budget standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Roush, you are part of building the future.  Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges?  Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged?  If so, then keep reading.

We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries.  With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. 

The Senior Composites Engineer will provide engineering and program management support for the Advanced Composites department. The role will ensure quality products are produced that meet or exceed customer expectations while ensuring program objectives are met within the budget and scope of the program. The role will support department leadership with quoting and estimating tasks while also coaching junior composite engineers. The Senior Composites Engineer will provide technical support to the production of quality composite products.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide engineering and program management for multiple composite programs for multiple customers.
  • Work with design team to provide detailed production specifications for composite products.
  • Support more complex and challenging programs from inception to delivery.
  • Develop work instructions, tooling plans, manufacturing aids and overall composite manufacturing process.
  • Support sales efforts by providing quotes and estimates.
  • Develop composite material solutions.
  • Manage business aspects of multiple concurrent programs and ensure financial targets and timing are met while maintaining established quality standards.
  • Manage, lead, train, coach, and mentor program team(s) related to their job responsibilities. Plan, schedule, and oversee project manager activities and monitor program(s) status.
  • Managing all production logistic activities associated with materials, labor, budgeting, and production for assigned programs(s).
  • Act as liaison with the customer and program staff to properly identify and process scope changes, address issues and communicate regarding program milestones. Actively maintain customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and quality of service. Actively maintain customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and quality of service.
  • Develop and execute large program plans. Manage day-to-day build operations supporting department management. Manage the execution of continuous quality improvement activities.
  • Collect data from customers, suppliers, Bill of Material, and other resources to prepare presentations and reports. Review program(s) status daily and report percentage of completion.
  • Provide coaching and support for junior composite Engineers.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • Minimum of 4 years of composite experience.
  • Strong Excel skillset.
  • Ability to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software systems.
  • Ability to manage small to medium programs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in all forms (in person, vocal, written).
Preferred Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Composites.
  • 4 years of composite experience in an automotive environment.
  • U.S. Citizen allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance.
  • Knowledge of Lean principles, Six Sigma, 5S practices and of Quality Management Systems (QMS) standards.
  • Knowledge of Aerospace quality requirements (AS9100).
  • Knowledge of Project Management Professional (PMP) principles.
  • Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) abilities.
  • Knowledge of mechanical testing.
  • Ability to work with automotive systems.

Our full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, paid vacation, and paid holidays.
Visit our website: www.roush.com
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RoushCareers
Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087.

 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Minimum of 4 years of composite experience
  • Strong Excel skillset
  • Ability to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software systems
  • Ability to manage small to medium programs
  • Ability to communicate effectively in all forms (in person, vocal, written)

Roush Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roush and has not been reviewed or approved by Roush.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as platinum-level and affordable, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, telemedicine, and wellness supports such as EAP, diabetes, and tobacco-cessation programs. Core protections like short- and long-term disability and life/AD&D are highlighted as strengths.
  • Retirement Support An employer-matched 401(k) is emphasized, with plan features such as profit-sharing elements, auto-enrollment, and loan availability that enhance accessibility. The retirement offering is characterized as competitive and a standout within the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid vacation, paid holidays, and earned sick time are provided alongside leaves for family/medical needs, pregnancy/adoption, military duty, jury duty, and bereavement. The breadth supports varied time-off needs across different life events.

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The Company
HQ: Livonia, MI
2,079 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

What We Do

With a relentless spirit of possibilities, a challenge-driven culture, and an unmatched suite of capabilities, Roush creates remarkable and inspiring solutions for some of the world’s greatest organizations.

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