Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

SMI Composites, LLC; Comer (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SMI Composites, LLC in Comer, GA is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support development, optimization, and continuous improvement of our composite manufacturing processes, tooling, and production systems with hands-on involvement on the shop floor.

You will work closely with engineering, technicians, production, quality, and suppliers to translate engineering designs into robust processes, lead trials, and train staff while solving problems and reducing waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to read drawings, GD&T, and dimensional tolerancing.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, NX, SolidWorks).
• Experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, or similar environments.
• Ability to perform structured root-cause analysis and problem solving.
• Familiarity with DOE, FMEA, 8D, 5-Why, SPC and related quality methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and document composite manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, gauges, and assembly methods.
• Review drawings, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T for manufacturability.
• Use CAD software to create or modify parts, assemblies, fixtures, and tooling.
• Create and maintain ECRs, One-Point Lessons, process specs, inspection requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead engineering trials, production launches, engineering changes, and process validation.
• Evaluate manufacturing methods, materials, equipment, and suppliers.
• Troubleshoot defects, dimensional issues, process variation, equipment problems, and assembly failures using root-cause analysis.
• Use data and engineering analysis to reduce scrap, rework, cycle time, cost, and variation.
• Apply SPC and measurement data to monitor stability and identify trends.
• Support capability studies, gauge R&R reviews, and validation of production measurement systems.
• Collaborate with production, technicians, operators, Quality Engineering, and suppliers to implement improvements.
• Train production personnel on new processes, tooling, work instructions, and engineering changes.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Shop floor supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

SMI Composites, LLC in Comer, GA is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support development, optimization, and continuous improvement of our composite manufacturing processes, tooling, and production systems with hands-on involvement on the shop floor.

You will work closely with engineering, technicians, production, quality, and suppliers to translate engineering designs into robust processes, lead trials, and train staff while solving problems and reducing waste.