Composites Engineer I - ROUSH
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
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 Composites Engineer (Level I) 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 Composites Engineer will provide technical support to the production of quality composite products. This position is located in Livonia, MI.
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As a Composites Engineer, you will:
- Support program management for multiple composite programs for multiple customers.
- Ensure quality products are produced that meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Work with design team to provide detailed production specifications for composite products.
- Develop work instructions, tooling plans, manufacturing aids, and overall composite manufacturing process.
- Support senior engineering team to 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.
- Actively maintain customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and quality of service.
- Managing all production logistic activities associated with materials, labor, budgeting, and production for assigned programs.
- 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.
- 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.
To be considered a Composites Engineer, you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- At least (6) months of experience working within program management, designing, tooling, manufacturing or composites
- Strong Excel skillset.
- Ability to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively in all forms (in person, vocal, written).
A successful candidate may also have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Composites.
- Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) abilities.
- Knowledge of mechanical testing processes.
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.
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