Composite Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, Tools & Innovation

Hirebridge; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nammo Composite Solutions in Salt Lake City seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain production processes. You will improve efficiency, reduce costs, ensure product quality, and support both existing lines and new programs.

This role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams. Relocation assistance is available for candidates willing to relocate to Salt Lake City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Materials, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–10 years of manufacturing, process, or production engineering experience.
• Strong Lean/Six Sigma background.
• Strong project management skills.
• Able to work effectively across Operations, Quality, Engineering and other teams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues by identifying root causes and implementing robust corrective actions.
• Develop expertise in fiber reinforced polymer composites and related manufacturing processes.
• Design, refine, and document processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Analyze takt time, create process flows, and contribute to efficient work cell design.
• Write and maintain clear, compliant work instructions and process documentation.
• Support production teams in addressing tooling, equipment, and facility challenges.
• Assist with the design, qualification, and deployment of new or modified tooling and equipment.
• Apply knowledge of metallic and non-metallic tooling for composite fabrication.
• Define/maintain CNC machining and composites assembly processes.
• Develop SOW and RFQ documents for third party vendor solicitations for services.
• Use FMEA and other risk management tools.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and other industry standards.
• Promote safe work practices in alignment with regulatory and company requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional team

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Nammo Composite Solutions in Salt Lake City seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain production processes. You will improve efficiency, reduce costs, ensure product quality, and support both existing lines and new programs.

This role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams. Relocation assistance is available for candidates willing to relocate to Salt Lake City.