Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Layup Parts; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Layup Parts is seeking Manufacturing Engineer Interns to design molds, generate ply kits, and drive DFM improvements as customer demand grows. You will work closely with production to understand bottlenecks and develop scalable solutions, while documenting processes and tooling specs for manufacturing.

A strong CAD background and composites exposure will help you succeed in this role. You will be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering and must be eligible for U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Some background in composites manufacturing from school projects or prior work.
• Proficient in CAD and able to create professional drawings for manufacture.
• U.S. Persons status is required to access export-controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Design molds and tools for customer parts with documentation.
• Generate ply/kit from design data and projector data/programming.
• Support cost-down and DFM efforts as production scales with demand.
• Work hands-on with production to identify bottlenecks and improve processes.

Skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Catia

Manufacturing drawings

Job description

At Layup Parts, we're developing the technology that will build the future.

We're a manufacturing technology company replacing months of lead time with days, using proprietary software, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems built for speed. Our customers are inventing what's next, in aerospace, defense, robotics, and beyond. To keep up with them, manufacturing has to change. That's what we're building.

We design, machine, laminate, and build at industry-leading speeds. Now we’re looking for highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer Interns who aren’t afraid to tackle challenges head-on. We value initiative, teamwork, and a get-it-done attitude.

You will work on

• Designing molds and tools for customer parts with great documentation
• Ply / kit generation from customer designs as well as projector data/programming
• Customers production “cost down” and DFM efforts to help us scale and meet their needs as their quantities grow, owning their success
• Be hands on with production to understand their issues and bottlenecks, find ways to make their job easier in scalable ways

Required

• Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
• In pursuit of a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering
• Some background/experience in composites manufacturing; e.g. from school project team, hobby, other work experience etc
• Be proficient in a professional CAD suite (NX, SolidWorks, Catia, etc.) and be comfortable making professional drawings for manufacture
• U.S. Persons status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Preferred

• Have proficient understanding of designing for Composites lamination, machining, and 3D printing
• Have experience in other composites manufacturing methods like vacuum infusion (VARTM), compression molding, trapped rubber molding, and/or wet-layup

Layup is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

ITAR Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C., (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Final hourly rate is based on your experience, skills, and what you bring to the table.