Composites Manufacturing Engineer

Espace; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health and wellness care options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

E‑Space in Arlington, TX invites an experienced Composites Manufacturing Engineer to scale and optimize advanced composite structures for aerospace applications.

You will drive manufacturing processes, define tooling, and lead root cause analysis while collaborating across design, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and cost‑effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in composites manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace or high‑performance applications.
• Hands‑on prepreg layup, resin infusion, autoclave/oven cure, bonding, and NDI techniques.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and PLM/ERP systems; tooling/fixturing development experience.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize composite manufacturing processes (layup, cure, bonding, trimming, machining, and assembly).
• Translate engineering requirements into robust manufacturing work instructions and tooling concepts.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality, and production teams for manufacturability and cost‑effectiveness.
• Lead root cause analyses for non‑conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Define tooling requirements and support design, procurement, and qualification of new tooling and fixtures.
• Drive continuous improvement in cycle time, yield, and automation of composite processes.
• Prepare SOPs, travelers, control plans, and process documentation; support supplier qualification and technical reviews.
• Train and mentor technicians and junior engineers on composite processes.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Aerospace experience

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

CAD tools

NDI techniques

Mentoring technicians

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place! E‑Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper‑scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly‑advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems. We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space‑based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

Composites Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Composites Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and support the development, scale‑up, and optimization of advanced composite structures for aerospace applications. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in composite materials and processes, coupled with hands‑on manufacturing experience in a fast‑paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize composite manufacturing processes (layup, cure, bonding, trimming, machining, and assembly).
• Translate engineering requirements into robust manufacturing work instructions and tooling concepts.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability, repeatability, and cost‑effectiveness of composite parts.
• Conduct process development trials and lead root cause analysis for non‑conformances, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Define tooling requirements and support the design, procurement, and qualification of new tooling and fixtures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cycle time reduction, yield improvement, and automation of composite processes.
• Prepare and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), travelers, and control plans.
• Support supplier qualification and technical reviews for composite materials and processes.
• Train and mentor technicians and junior engineers on composite processes and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ASTM, SAE, NADCAP) and internal quality requirements.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in composites manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace or high‑performance applications.
• Hands‑on expertise with prepreg layup, resin infusion, autoclave/oven cure, bonding, and NDI (non‑destructive inspection) techniques.
• Strong knowledge of composite materials, resin systems, and structural adhesives.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) and PLM/ERP systems.
• Experience developing tooling and fixturing for composite components.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements in a production environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and statistical process control skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interface across engineering, production, and leadership teams.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment with shifting priorities and aggressive schedules.

Why E‑Space is right for you

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high‑growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E‑Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well‑being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E‑Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off