Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Composites for Aerospace

Light Composites, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Light Composites, Inc. in Poway, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own end-to-end manufacturing processes for aerospace-grade carbon fiber structures. The role combines desk tooling design with hands-on floor work to keep builds moving.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing engineering (composites preferred), strong GD&T/blueprints, and AS9100 experience, plus a technical bachelor’s degree. Expect a fast-paced, problem-solving environment with opportunities for impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience (composites strongly preferred).
• Hands-on knowledge of composite processes: prepreg layup, oven/autoclave cure, trimming and machining.
• Blueprint fluency and GD&T.
• Experience working in AS9100 or a similar quality system.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• A bias for the floor: we hire problem solvers, not spectators.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing process development from prototype through production
• Tooling and fixture design
• CAM programming and CNC support
• Manufacturing documentation: work instructions, travelers, MBOMs, process specifications
• Shop-floor problem solving, MRB dispositions, and corrective actions
• Continuous improvement in cost, cycle time, and quality

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Composites

Blueprints/GD&T

AS9100

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAM programming

Job description

Light Composites, Inc. in Poway, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own end-to-end manufacturing processes for aerospace-grade carbon fiber structures. The role combines desk tooling design with hands-on floor work to keep builds moving.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing engineering (composites preferred), strong GD&T/blueprints, and AS9100 experience, plus a technical bachelor’s degree. Expect a fast-paced, problem-solving environment with opportunities for impact.