MANUFACTURING-DESIGN ENGINEER in Groton

Energy Jobline ZR; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LBI is seeking a Manufacturing-Design Engineer to join our engineering and manufacturing team, supporting advanced composite and mechanical programs on the manufacturing floor and in design offices. You will translate designs into repeatable processes, supervise production staff, and develop manufacturing plans, job instructions, and tooling recommendations while collaborating with customers and suppliers.

This role focuses on marine composites and defense-related projects with strong emphasis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/mechatronic/ocean/civil/structural engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience with marine composites or defense applications is a plus.
• US only (work authorization) is assumed.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SolidWorks to create designs, shop drawings, BOM and specifications.
• Work with and supervise production staff to fabricate, modify and test prototypes.
• Coordinate transition to manufacturing, including development of manufacturing plans and job instructions.
• Write Job Instructions and monitor job hour performance milestones and deadlines.
• 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

Technical writing

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic/Marine/Ocean/Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

EnRoute

FlowJet

WINMPM

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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 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.

www.lbicorp.com

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
• 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
• 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 . Candidates with relevant industry experience in lieu of a college degree will be considered and encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of 3+ years related experience
• US 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.

www.lbicorp.com www.lbifiberglass.com

Company DescriptionLBI 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.