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Materials Engineer (Composites)

TEC Group, Inc.
Livonia, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

Senior Composites Engineer

Summary

We’re hiring a Senior Composites Engineer to support advanced composite programs from concept through production. This role blends hands-on composites engineering, program management, and customer-facing responsibilities—ideal for someone who enjoys owning projects end-to-end while mentoring junior engineers.

You’ll work closely with design, production, and customers to deliver high-quality composite solutions across multiple programs.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead multiple composite programs from concept through delivery
  • Develop manufacturing processes, tooling plans, and work instructions
  • Partner with design teams to define production-ready composite specs
  • Support quoting, estimating, and cost analysis for new programs
  • Manage budgets, timelines, materials, and labor planning
  • Act as customer liaison—handling scope changes, updates, and milestones
  • Oversee day-to-day build operations and ensure quality standards
  • Drive continuous improvement (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma) initiatives
  • Mentor and support junior composite engineers


Must-Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • 4 years of composites engineering experience
  • Experience supporting composite manufacturing (process, tooling, production)
  • Strong Excel skills (tracking, reporting, program data)
  • Experience with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, etc.)
  • Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills (customer-facing)


Nice to Have

  • Automotive or aerospace composites experience
  • Knowledge of AS9100 / QMS / quality systems
  • Experience with FEA / CAE tools
  • PMP or project/program management experience
  • Exposure to mechanical testing of composites
  • U.S. Citizenship (ITAR environments)


At this time, we are only considering W2 direct candidates for this role and are not engaging with third-party vendors or C2C arrangements.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

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