Engineering background with a strong track record in manufacturing environments.
Self-starter capable of independently driving complex tooling projects.
2+ years of experience with prepreg composites and related manufacturing processes.
Hands-on experience with geometric quality control and scanned data analysis.
Proficient in professional CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, Catia) for creating manufacturing drawings.
Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic startup environments.
Responsibilities
Design and build accurate, scalable molds and fixtures with thorough documentation.
Create ply books and kits from customer data and projector programs.
Provide DFM feedback and cost-reduction ideas to customers.
Collaborate with software engineers to test and refine in-house tools.
Engage on the production floor to identify bottlenecks and improve technician workflows.
Assist in budgeting and planning for new equipment and team training.
Innovate new manufacturing methods as the company expands its capabilities.
Benefits
Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Short- and long-term disability insurance and company-paid life insurance.
Equity option grants for employee ownership.
401k plan to support retirement savings.
Unlimited paid time off plus 9 federal holidays.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:
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.
What We're Looking For:
Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
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.
Bonus Points:
Knowledge of machining and 3D printing design considerations.
Experience with alternate composites processes: VARTM, compression molding, trapped rubber molding, or wet layup.
