Composite Design Engineer 3D CAD & Process Innovation

Composite Factory; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Referral program

Shift differential

Bonus potential

Discounts

Climate-controlled

Job summary

Composite Factory in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Design Engineer to complete a departmental rotation, gaining a full view of Fibrework’s composites processes. You will design and develop composite components, create detailed 3D models, and prepare engineering drawings to support manufacturing and customer data submissions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in mechanical engineering with 3–5 years of design experience, strong CATIA skills, and solid communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; 3–5 years of design engineering experience.
• Proficient in CATIA for composite design; understanding tolerances and their impact on manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of cross‑functional collaboration.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office for documentation and project management.

Responsibilities

• Complete a departmental rotation to learn Fibrework’s processes and finish in Engineering.
• Develop accurate 3D models, layouts, and laminating details per release deadlines.
• Prepare engineering drawings and documentation for manufacturing and customer data submissions.
• Act as liaison with production during initial manufacturing to resolve engineering challenges.
• Analyze and solve design/manufacturing issues to improve efficiency and quality.
• Stay updated on new technologies in composite manufacturing to enhance processes.
• Collaborate with vendors to assess lead times, costs, and tooling availability.
• Build strong relationships with customers to align on project requirements.

Skills

CATIA

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Composite Factory in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Design Engineer to complete a departmental rotation, gaining a full view of Fibrework’s composites processes. You will design and develop composite components, create detailed 3D models, and prepare engineering drawings to support manufacturing and customer data submissions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in mechanical engineering with 3–5 years of design experience, strong CATIA skills, and solid communication.