What are the responsibilities and job description for the Composite Engineer position at TYGES MFG?
Our client is seeking a Composites Engineer to join their growing team in Newberry, SC.
A Composite Engineer is focused on designing and manufacturing pultrusion lines and product design. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in composite materials, particularly in pultrusion processes, and will play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
- Design and Development: Create and optimize designs for pultrusion lines, including tooling, machinery layouts, and process parameters. This will be a mix of Process and Product Design with Innovation at the forefront for this position.
- Material Selection: Analyze and select appropriate composite materials for various applications, considering factors such as mechanical properties, cost, and manufacturability.
- Process Engineering: Develop and refine pultrusion processes to ensure consistent product quality and high production rates.
- Testing and Validation: Conduct experiments and testing on pultruded products to validate designs and ensure they meet performance specifications.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and R&D, to implement design changes and improve processes.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to the pultrusion process, equipment, and product quality.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of design processes, specifications, and test results for compliance and future reference.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions while maintaining product integrity and quality.
- Conduct in-depth market research to understand customer needs, market opportunities, and competitive dynamics.
- Analyze data to identify emerging trends and ensure the product stays relevant in a rapidly changing market.
- Monitor industry developments and regulatory changes that may affect the product's marketability.
