Hands-On Manufacturing Design Engineer – Marine Composites

LBI Inc; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LBI Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing-Design Engineer to translate designs into efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes on the shop floor and with engineering teams.

The role blends hands-on manufacturing with design and supplier/customer coordination on advanced marine and undersea systems. Responsibilities include designing with SolidWorks, supervising production, developing manufacturing plans, and supporting quotations and customer engineering needs.

Qualifications

• Project management experience with supervision of production personnel preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to train others.
• Solid mechanical aptitude, problem solving and technical writing abilities.
• Proficiency in 3-D modeling, preferably SolidWorks.
• Mastercam or other CNC programming experience preferred.
• Knowledge of fabrication methods for metal and composites; ability to specify tooling/fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SolidWorks to create designs, shop drawings, BOMs and specifications.
• Supervise production staff to fabricate, modify and test prototypes.
• Develop manufacturing plans and job instructions for transitions to manufacturing.
• Write job instructions and monitor hours, milestones and deadlines on the shop floor.
• CNC programming setup using Mastercam, EnRoute, FlowJet, and WINMPM as required.
• Assist with quotations, bids and proposals.
• Provide customer service and engineering sales support.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Industry experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

EnRoute

FlowJet

WINMPM CNC programming

Job description

LBI Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing-Design Engineer to translate designs into efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes on the shop floor and with engineering teams.

The role blends hands-on manufacturing with design and supplier/customer coordination on advanced marine and undersea systems. Responsibilities include designing with SolidWorks, supervising production, developing manufacturing plans, and supporting quotations and customer engineering needs.