Composite Manufacturing Engineer: Tooling & Innovation

Layup Parts; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Layup Parts is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to craft molds, fixtures, and tooling, turning data into production-ready solutions. You’ll collaborate with software, test tooling on the shop floor, and help scale our composite manufacturing capabilities.

The ideal candidate has a solid engineering background, 2+ years of composites experience, CAD proficiency (NX/ SolidWorks/ Catia), and a startup mindset ready to adapt in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with proven manufacturing delivery.
• Self-starter able to own and drive projects with minimal guidance.
• Experience with prepreg composites in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on quality and data-driven QC analysis.
• Proficient in CAD and manufacturing drawings (NX/SolidWorks/Catia).
• Comfortable in a fast-moving startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design multi-piece molds and complex tooling independently.
• Create ply books and kits from customer data and projector programs.
• Provide DFM feedback and cost-down ideas to scale production.
• Collaborate with software team to test, validate, and refine in-house tools.
• Spend time on the production floor to identify bottlenecks and implement improvements.
• Budget and plan for new equipment, train the team, and expand capabilities.
• Develop new manufacturing methods as the company grows its capabilities.

Skills

Engineering background

Self-starter

Composites experience

Hands-on QC

CAD proficiency

Startup mindset

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Catia

Job description

Layup Parts is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to craft molds, fixtures, and tooling, turning data into production-ready solutions. You’ll collaborate with software, test tooling on the shop floor, and help scale our composite manufacturing capabilities.

The ideal candidate has a solid engineering background, 2+ years of composites experience, CAD proficiency (NX/ SolidWorks/ Catia), and a startup mindset ready to adapt in a fast-moving environment.