Mechanical Engineer

Layup Parts; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Equity Option Grants

401k plan

Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Layup Parts is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers to design equipment that automates high-volume tasks on the production floor. You will own projects from design through commissioning, collaborating with software and controls teams to ensure robust, durable equipment and enabling rapid production improvements.

In this high-performance environment, you’ll work with composites and metals, apply first principles physics, and help scale our manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of engineering experience with a strong foundation in engineering principles.
• Strong CAD experience (NX or SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience designing parts (composites and/or metals), systems and mechanisms.
• Familiarity with startups or small teams.
• Comfortable moving fast in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment to support process improvement and automation throughout the factory floor.
• Own equipment from design, test, install and commission, ensuring long-term durability for production use.
• Collaborate with software, controls, and production teams to ensure equipment meets intended functions.
• Develop and implement training programs for new equipment.

Skills

CAD

NX

SolidWorks

Part Design

Composite Parts

Systems & Mechanisms

Startup Experience

Machining Knowledge

3D Printing

Programming Basics

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

At Layup Parts,we'redeveloping 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, print, and build faster than anyone else in the industry and we're looking for experienced Mechanical Engineers who thrive in high-performance environments and want to be part of the team that's redefining what's possible in advanced manufacturing. This role will work on creating new equipment to support the automation of high-volume tasks on the production floor. Your goal is to increase the capability of each Composites Technician.

What You Will Work On

• Design equipment to support process improvement and automation throughout the factory floor.




• Own equipment from design, test,installand commission, and ensure durability for long term production applications




• Collaborate with software, controls, and production teams to ensure equipment meets functions as intended




• Develop and implement training programs for new equipment.

Experience Required

• Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!



• 4+ years of experience as an engineer with a proven track record of exceptional ability driven by engineering fundamentals.


• Strong CAD experience (NX orSolidworkspreferred).


• Capable of working with limited guidance or input.


• Experience designing parts (preferably composite and/or metallic),systemsand mechanisms.


• Familiarity working in startups or small teams.


• Comfortable moving fast and being a part of a quickly changing environment.


• Strong understanding of first principles physics.

Preferred

• Basic proficiency in machining, metal fabrication, composites fabrication, and 3D printing.


• Have some level of coding/software knowledge (C++, Python, Matlab , VBA, Arduino, etc ).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.

Equal Opportunity

Layup is an equal-opportunityemployer. 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 ChanceInitiativefor 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 cardholder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 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 ITARhere.

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 compensation is based on your experience, skills, and what you bring to the table.

• Full Benefits Package:Medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance


• Equity Option Grants


• 401k plan


• Paid Time Off:Unlimited PTO + 9 Federal Holidays