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Layup Parts · 3 months ago

Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)

Huntington Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $160K/yr

2+ years exp

Layup Parts is a technology-first manufacturing startup focused on delivering composite parts for high-tech industries. The Manufacturing Engineer will design tooling, collaborate with customers, and innovate manufacturing methods to enhance production capabilities.

Consumer Goods

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design tooling: Build molds and fixtures that are accurate, scalable, and production-ready with thorough documentation

Bring designs to life: Create ply books and kits from customer data and projector programs

Work with customers: Share DFM feedback and cost-down ideas that help us scale together

Team up with software: Partner with our software engineering team to test, validate, and refine in-house tools providing clear feedback that drives improvement

Get hands-on: Spend time on the production floor to feel the impact of your design decisions firsthand, identify bottlenecks, and create solutions that make technicians’ jobs easier

Scale our capabilities: Help budget and plan for new equipment, train the team, and expand capabilities

Push innovation: Develop new manufacturing methods as the company grows it capabilities

Qualification

Composites experienceCAD proficiencyTooling designGeometric QC analysisProject managementInnovationHands-on skillsStartup readinessSoftware knowledgeSelf-starterTeamwork

Required

Engineering Background: Strong fundamentals and a proven track record of designing and delivering in manufacturing environments

Self-starter: Able to own and drive projects with minimal guidance. Ability to design multi-piece molds and complex tooling independently

Experience in composites: 2+ years working with prepreg composites in a manufacturing environment with deep understanding of tooling splits, ply drops, adhesive films, debulking, intensifiers, caul plates, and core splicing

Hands-on quality: Familiar with scanned data and geometric QC analysis

Technical fluency: Proficient in professional CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Catia, etc.) and capable of creating professional manufacturing drawings

Startup ready: Comfortable working in a fast-moving, resourceful environment where priorities can shift quickly

ITAR Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State