Summary
Kevin Cahill is an accomplished composites technology leader with over 25 years of engineering experience and 13 years in senior roles, currently directing Composite Technology & Application Engineering at IDI Composites International. He leads cross‑regional development of glass and carbon fiber reinforced thermoset polymer composites for automotive, electrical, and infrastructure markets, translating multidisciplinary requirements into launched products that meet performance, timing, and cost targets. Kevin combines hands‑on expertise in molded part and tooling design, CFD cooling fan airflow and heat transfer analysis, FEA structural analysis, and lab/field testing with LEAN manufacturing leadership to drive measurable improvements in weight, cost, and durability. He’s known for advancing traditional composite applications into higher‑performance, lower‑cost solutions and for coordinating global technical teams across North America, Europe, and Asia‑Pacific. Based in Greater Indianapolis, he balances product development rigor with a practical focus on sustainability and manufacturability, often finding novel material or process tweaks that unlock program wins.
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