Manufacturing Engineer - Composite Tooling & CAM

Poseidon Aerospace; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Health benefits

6% Retirement matching

Flexible PTO

Free meals and snacks

Job summary

Poseidon Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and machine tooling that brings our composite aircraft to life. You will own the end-to-end process from CAD design through CAM programming to running parts on mills and routers, delivering precise jigs and fixtures on startup timelines.

You will translate design requirements into manufacturable tooling. Ideal candidates bring hands-on CAM programming and a strong grasp of GD&T, composite tooling, and metrology, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM for tooling, fixtures, and jigs.
• Hands-on CAM programming and ability to machine own parts on VMCs and multi-axis CNCs.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerancing for tooling.
• Knowledge of composite tooling requirements and layup surfaces.
• Experience with metrology equipment and inspection techniques.
• Understanding of manufacturing design for composite parts.
• Self-directed, independent solver in a fast-moving team.
• Balance speed with precision; know when tight tolerances matter.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver tooling, jigs, and fixtures for aircraft assembly and fabrication processes
• Program and machine custom tooling components using CAM software and CNC equipment
• Rapidly prototype manufacturing solutions to support evolving aircraft designs and assembly sequences
• Conduct first article inspections and dimensional validation of tooling to ensure design intent is met
• Collaborate with design engineers to provide DFM feedback and influence part designs for improved manufacturability
• Develop and document assembly procedures, work instructions, and tooling usage guidelines
• Troubleshoot and iterate on tooling designs based on real-world assembly feedback from the production floor
• Maintain and improve existing tooling as aircraft designs evolve through development cycles

Skills

CAD/CAM design

CNC machining

GD&T knowledge

Composite tooling

Metrology

DFM principles

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Fusion 360

Haas vertical mills

CNC CAM programming

Job description

Poseidon Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and machine tooling that brings our composite aircraft to life. You will own the end-to-end process from CAD design through CAM programming to running parts on mills and routers, delivering precise jigs and fixtures on startup timelines.

You will translate design requirements into manufacturable tooling. Ideal candidates bring hands-on CAM programming and a strong grasp of GD&T, composite tooling, and metrology, with the ability to