Senior Mechanical Design & Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Canopy Aerospace & Defense; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical insurance.

401K company match.

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

MSM Industries, LLC, based in Riverside, CA, is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to lead the development of advanced composite components and assemblies for new development projects and production support. The role emphasizes manufacturability, prototyping, testing, and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will work across cross-functional teams to optimize designs for radar absorption, thermal management, vibration damping, and mechanical performance, while contributing to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical design experience, with emphasis on composites, thermal control, and vibration damping materials.
• Leadership in engineering projects involving design, prototyping, and manufacturing of mechanical, phenolic, and polymer-based systems
• Hands-on experience with technical projects, including collegiate or professional work focused on advanced materials and mechanical components
• Strong understanding of elastomer and phenolic manufacturing processes, material properties, and relevant testing standards
• Proficient in CAD software with the ability to produce high-quality, industry-compliant engineering drawings
• Solid grasp of engineering fundamentals including structures, materials science, thermal management, and mechanical systems
• Skilled in prototyping and fabrication techniques such as composite compression curing, composite layups, and mechanical assembly
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience in advanced material applications
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical components and assemblies for elastomer and phenolic composite systems
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and implement scalable, high-quality manufacturing and assembly processes
• Create and maintain process control documentation to ensure compliance, consistency, and production efficiency
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to identify, capture, and implement opportunities for process improvement on existing production lines
• Conduct trade studies and define requirements to optimize designs for radar absorption, thermal control, vibration damping, and mechanical performance
• Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and FEA on composite structures and precision‑engineered components
• Prototype and test advanced materials (e.g., carbon fiber, silicones, urethanes), iterating based on performance data
• Investigate material and hardware failures, lead root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions in both development and production phases

Skills

Mechanical design

Composites

Thermal control

Vibration damping

Engineering leadership

CAD software

FEA

Materials science

Manufacturing processes

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM systems

Job description

MSM Industries, LLC, based in Riverside, CA, is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to lead the development of advanced composite components and assemblies for new development projects and production support. The role emphasizes manufacturability, prototyping, testing, and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will work across cross-functional teams to optimize designs for radar absorption, thermal management, vibration damping, and mechanical performance, while contributing to