Project Engineer (L3) Composites

Re:Build Manufacturing

$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in an Engineering Field (Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, etc.)
  • At least 6 years of experience in composite component design and manufacturing, preferably in aerospace
  • Proven project management skills with emphasis on scoping, scheduling, and communication
  • Proficient in mold design, DFM, fixturing, and work instruction development
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills
  • High proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software
  • Familiar with ERP systems, workflows, and ISO/AS standards

Responsibilities

  • Interface with customers to gather requirements and develop project estimates
  • Collaborate with customers and manufacturing teams during the design process
  • Lead cross-departmental project planning and design review meetings
  • Create CAD models and technical drawings for parts and tooling
  • Develop production support documentation such as ply kits and lamination instructions
  • Determine material specifications and generate BOMs
  • Define and manage project timelines and monitor costs

Benefits

  • Employee ownership stake in the company
  • Participation in financial rewards based on company success
  • Commitment to meaningful, sustainable job creation in local communities
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in an innovative work environment
Full Job Description
Who are we looking for?

Exciting opportunity for an impactful role, one in which you will enjoy considerable autonomy and variety. As the Project Engineer, you will have ownership of your projects from concept to prototype to production. As a contract manufacturer, our clients are constantly challenging us to use new materials and processes, making this the perfect fit for someone who is self-directed and seeking to grow with a company.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

What you get to do!
  • Interfacing with customers to gather requirements and create estimates
  • Collaborative design with customers as well as manufacturing personnel within Composite Resources
  • Lead multi-departmental project planning and design review meetings
  • Generate CAD and drawings required for part and tooling chain
  • Generate production support documentation such as ply kits and lamination instructions
  • Specify required materials, BOM generation
  • Define and maintain project timelines
  • Monitor project costs
  • Manufacturing support

What you will bring to the Team
  • BS or MS in an Engineering Field (Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, other)
  • 6+ years of experience in composite component design and manufacturing, aerospace experience is preferred
  • Strong project management skills, scoping, scheduling, and communication
  • Ability to build relationships with customers and internal leadership
  • Self-motivated with strong personal workload management
  • Successful management of multiple projects, scheduling and scoping
  • Experience in mold design, DFM, fixturing, and work instruction development
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced work environment
  • High-level SolidWorks or similar solid & surface modeling software
  • High-level user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, workflows, ISO/AS environment

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

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