MANUFACTURING-DESIGN ENGINEER

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

Job Description

MANUFACTURING-DESIGN ENGINEER

We are seeking a Manufacturing-Design Engineer to join our engineering and manufacturing team supporting advanced composite and mechanical manufacturing programs. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can translate engineering designs into efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes—and, equally important, communicate those processes clearly and train others to execute them successfully.

This position is well suited for someone who enjoys working on the manufacturing floor as well as with engineering, production, suppliers, and customers.

experience designing & building innovative technology solutions for the undersea, maritime, defense and commercial space, with a particular specialty in marine composite systems. It is a one stop shop for design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing of composite and steel hull structures, mooring systems, weather data collection buoys, underwater vehicles, and UUV launch and recovery systems in the growing undersea defense marketplace. LBI is positioned well to supply the growth of the submarine fleet and unmanned systems for national defense. Some of our customers include the Office of Naval Research, Carderock Naval Surface Warfare Center, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport, NOAA, Electric Boat, Newport News Shipyard, Bath Iron Works, General Dynamics Mission Systems. Applied Physical Science, General Dynamics Information Technology and NIWC San Diego.

Job Duties and Responsibilities including though not limited to:

• Utilize SolidWorks to create designs, shop drawing, BOM and specifications.
• Work with and supervise production staff to fabricate, modify and test prototypes.
• Coordinate transition to manufacturing developed products to include the development of manufacturing plans and job instructions
• Write Job Instructions and work closely with shop personnel daily to monitor job hour performance milestones and deadlines
• CNC programming machine set-up using Mastercam, EnRoute, FlowJet, and WINMPM CNC programming as required
• Assist with or prepare quotations, bids and proposals
• Provide customer service and engineering sales support

Skills/Requirements, etc.

• Project management experience, including experience supervising production personnel is preferred
• Good communication skills both oral and written with the ability to train and explain
• Strong mechanical aptitude, computer skills, problem solving and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in 3-D Modeling Preferably SolidWorks.
• Mastercam or other CNC programming experience preferred
• Knowledge and interest in metal and composites fabrication and the ability to select or specify fabrication methods and procedures, tooling and fixtures.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude with good time management and organizational skills.
• Mechanical, Mechatronic, Marine, Ocean, Civil/Structural Engineering Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Candidates with relevant industry experience in lieu of a college degree will be considered.
• Minimum of 3+ years related experience preferred
• US Citizens only

Company Description

LBI has 55 years of experience designing & building innovative technology solutions for the undersea, maritime, defense and commercial applications, specializing in composite systems. It is a one stop shop for design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing of composite and steel hull structures, mooring systems, weather data collection buoys, underwater vehicles, and UUV launch and recovery systems in the growing undersea defense marketplace. LBI is an established supplier to the submarine supply chain. Some of our customers include the Office of Naval Research, Carderock Naval Surface Warfare Center, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport, NOAA, Electric Boat, Newport News Shipyard, Bath Iron Works, General Dynamics Mission Systems. Applied Physical Science, General Dynamics Information Technology and NIWC San Diego. Defense Logistics Agency.
LBI Fiberglass is the Composites Distribution division of LBI. LB Fiberglass distributes a full line of composite products and equipment to for composite manufacturing, repair, coatings, etc. This includes all of the proprietary polymer products that LBI has developed for our DOW contracts over many years.

Company Description

LBI has 55 years of experience designing & building innovative technology solutions for the undersea, maritime, defense and commercial applications, specializing in composite systems. It is a one stop shop for design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing of composite and steel hull structures, mooring systems, weather data collection buoys, underwater vehicles, and UUV launch and recovery systems in the growing undersea defense marketplace. LBI is an established supplier to the submarine supply chain. Some of our customers include the Office of Naval Research, Carderock Naval Surface Warfare Center, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport, NOAA, Electric Boat, Newport News Shipyard, Bath Iron Works, General Dynamics Mission Systems. Applied Physical Science, General Dynamics Information Technology and NIWC San Diego. Defense Logistics Agency.LBI Fiberglass is the Composites Distribution division of LBI. LB Fiberglass distributes a full line of composite products and equipment to for composite manufacturing, repair, coatings, etc. This includes all of the proprietary polymer products that LBI has developed for our DOW contracts over many years.