For over 50 years, Lacks Enterprises has been a privately held world leader in the automotive decorative trim business. We have designed and built millions of automotive component solutions that balance the needs of design and function-without compromise. With over 20 facilities and 3000 employees primarily in West Michigan our team continues to grow! We are seeking to add a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to our cutting edge Lacks Carbon Fiber TM team. In this role you will be responsible for the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Manufacturing process development and testing
• Ascertaining areas of improvement in carbon fiber composite wheel manufacturing
• Design and test proof-of-concept solutions for manufacturing processes and automation equipment
• Identify and document automation targets and process requirements
• Work with internal and external chemistry and material experts to test new carbon fiber composite material systems
• CAD modeling and performing CAE as necessary to design a production capable solution
• FEA and hand stress calculations

Required/Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience working with carbon fiber or composites
• Strong problem solving ability
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience working with cross functional teams

Lacks Enterprises offers a competitive wage structure and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement and much more. If you are looking to join a team based culture and thrive in an environment of trust, dedication and loyalty we would love to talk with you! Please visit the Career Page of our website (https://lacksenterprises.com/) and apply today!