Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Composite Tooling Design

Applied Composites; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Composites in Brea, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with Tooling Design background. This advanced-level role leads composite tool design, manufacturing processes, and new product introductions across programs.

You will provide expert-level technical leadership, develop 3D models, tool designs for Autoclave, ovens, and 5-axis fixtures, and mentor the team while coordinating with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of aerospace manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficient with CATIA V5 and SolidWorks.
• Experience leading major manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Experience with new product introductions and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for composite tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Lead development and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Establish manufacturing strategies and roadmaps.
• Support customer audits and technical reviews as required.
• Create Tooling Statement of Work and interface with customers and suppliers.
• Mentor team members and develop engineering standards.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Applied Composites in Brea, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with Tooling Design background. This advanced-level role leads composite tool design, manufacturing processes, and new product introductions across programs.

You will provide expert-level technical leadership, develop 3D models, tool designs for Autoclave, ovens, and 5-axis fixtures, and mentor the team while coordinating with customers and suppliers.