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Composite Structural Engineer
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences · Lindon, UT3w agoverified 20 h ago
Design composite/plastic/metal products in SolidWorks, run FEA and functional testing, support manufacturing
Thermoplastics · Product Development roles, by email
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Why it is interesting. Hands-on mix of design, material selection, and functional testing in a manufacturing setting.
Might not be for you. Contract role through a staffing agency with no salary listed; design-heavy rather than materials R&D.
Bench and deskGeneralistFast-paced BS acceptable
Adjacent materials roleKnowledge and experience in metal and polymer material selection; Design experience with sheet metal fabrication, plastic molding, casting
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Contract
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Role
- Product Development
Materials
Role details
Job Description
- Experience in product design and manufacturing technology.
- Proficient with 2D drawing and 3D modeling using SolidWorks, PDM, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFMEA, FEA, and other design and analysis tools.
- Design experience with sheet metal fabrication, plastic molding, casting, etc.
- Knowledge and experience in metal and polymer material selection.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles with the ability to apply hand calculations/handbook methods and FEA modeling where appropriate.
- Strong hands-on ability to build test samples and operate test equipment.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Strong understanding of failure modes and analysis, including how to set up analysis and test methods to ensure failure modes are clearly understood and margin to failure is quantified.
- Comfortable developing test procedures, conducting functional testing, interpreting results, and correlating them with product performance.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manufacturing setting.
- Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel (including spreadsheets/databases).
- Experience with Value Engineering in product design updates for cost reduction is preferred.
- Ability to work with minimum guidance and a track record of running projects from beginning to finish.
- An out-of-the-box mindset willing to challenge the unknown, with a goal-oriented mindset focused on getting things done.
- Strong commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to establish and foster strong cross-functional relationships across the company.
- Up to 10% overnight travel can be expected.
External Skills and Expertise
- Product Design
- Value Engineering
- VAVE
- SolidWorks
- DFM
- DFMEA
- Costing
- GD&T
- Product Testing
- Sheet Metal
- Plastics
- Casting
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