NEONIQ · 5 days ago
Composite Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expNEONIQ is a vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing group specializing in advanced materials and composite component production. The Composite Engineer will lead the design, development, and validation of advanced composite products, focusing on product innovation, tooling design, and manufacturing process development.
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Hiring Manager
Lameese Lirato
Responsibilities
Lead the design and engineering of composite components and assemblies using CAD/CAE tools
Define technical specifications, performance requirements, and validation methods for composite products
Ensure product designs align with manufacturability, cost, and performance targets
Define and document technical specifications and design requirements, considering materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes
Maintain accurate design records, CAD files, and advanced material specifications
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop prototypes and conduct testing of design concepts
Design, develop, and validate composite tooling (molds, fixtures, and jigs) for production and prototype use
Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure tooling is robust, cost-efficient, and capable of consistent quality
Optimize tooling for production scalability, cycle time reduction, and process repeatability
Develop, document, and refine composite manufacturing processes (layup, infusion, autoclave curing, RTM, compression molding, out-of-autoclave, etc.)
Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and quality issues
Select appropriate composite materials (carbon fiber, fiberglass, resin systems, cores, adhesives) based on performance, durability, and cost
Validate new materials and processes in collaboration with suppliers and R&D
Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications
Plan and oversee structural, thermal, and environmental testing
Analyze test results and implement design or process improvements
Support certification, qualification, and regulatory requirements
Manage engineering activities from concept through production launch
Lead cross-functional collaboration with operations, quality, supply chain, and customers
Mentor junior engineers in product, tooling, and process development
Identify and implement cost, weight, and performance improvements
Develop innovative solutions for manufacturing challenges
Contribute to intellectual property development in product and process technology
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required
7+ years of engineering experience in composite product design, tooling, and process development
Hands-on experience in designing and building composite tooling and fixtures
Strong background in CAD (CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks) and FEA tools (Abaqus, Ansys, or similar)
Hands-on experience with prototyping, 3D modeling, and material testing
Strong creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality, precision, and manufacturability
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
NEONIQ
Welcome to Neoniq — where advanced materials, precision engineering, and purpose-driven design come together to shape the future.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase