Project Engineer (L3) Composites

Re:Build Manufacturing; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive salary

Financial rewards for collective success

Job summary

A leading composite manufacturing company in North Carolina is seeking a Mid-Senior level Engineer to interface with customers, lead project planning, and generate design documentation. The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Engineering and at least 6 years of experience, preferably in aerospace. Competitive salary and employee ownership options offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in composite component design and manufacturing, aerospace preferred.
• Experience in mold design, DFM, fixturing, and work instruction development.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, workflows, and ISO/AS environments.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers to gather requirements and create estimates.
• Lead multi-departmental project planning and design review meetings.
• Generate CAD and drawings required for part and tooling chain.

Skills

Project management skills

Customer relationship building

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or related field)

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Re:Build CR, LLC (Composite Resources), a Re:Build Manufacturing, LLC company, is an innovative, rapidly growing manufacturer of composite components and tooling located in Rock Hill, SC. Our portfolio includes parts and assemblies for aerospace and defense clients, and we embrace a culture defined by teamwork, ownership, and accountability.

We are rebuilding America’s manufacturing base and creating meaningful, sustainable jobs in regions that have been deindustrialized. Our strategy is to employ technology, systems, financial resources, and best management practices to compete and win as manufacturers in the global market. We are NOT private equity and do not buy companies with the intention of selling them. Over the next decades we aim to make a difference in the U.S. manufacturing economy and the communities in which we operate.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green‑Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Role and Responsibilities

• Interfacing with customers to gather requirements and create estimates
• Collaborative design with customers and manufacturing personnel within Composite Resources
• Lead multi‑departmental project planning and design review meetings
• Generate CAD and drawings required for part and tooling chain
• Generate production support documentation such as ply kits and lamination instructions
• Specify required materials, BOM generation
• Define and maintain project timelines
• Monitor project costs
• Provide manufacturing support

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or related field)
• 6+ years of experience in composite component design and manufacturing; aerospace experience is preferred
• Strong project management skills, scoping, scheduling, and communication
• Ability to build relationships with customers and internal leadership
• Self‑motivated with strong personal workload management skills
• Successful management of multiple projects, scheduling, and scoping
• Experience in mold design, DFM, fixturing, and work instruction development
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• High‑level proficiency in SolidWorks or similar solid‑basis or surface‑modeling software
• High‑level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with ERP systems, workflows, and ISO/AS environments

Benefits

We are a company that aims to make a difference in industry and community. Every employee at Re:Build shares ownership in the company and the financial rewards of our collective success at all levels.

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate.

Re:Build Manufacturing is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure, and life experiences.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 617.909.6275.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing