Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Layup Parts; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Equity option grants

401k plan

Unlimited PTO + 9 federal holidays

Job summary

Layup Parts is building manufacturing technology to shorten lead times and power advanced production in aerospace, defense, robotics, and beyond. We seek experienced Mechanical Engineers to create equipment that automates high‑volume tasks on the production floor and increase the capability of the composites team.

You will own equipment from design through test, install, and commission, collaborating with software, controls, and production to ensure durable, production‑ready solutions, while

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience with a proven track record.
• Strong CAD experience (NX or SolidWorks preferred).
• Ability to drive projects with limited guidance.
• Experience designing parts and systems (composites/metal).
• Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding).
• Familiarity with startups or small teams.
• Comfort with fast-paced, changing environments.
• Strong understanding of first principles physics.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment to support process improvement and automation.
• Own equipment from design to commissioning and ensure durability.
• Collaborate with software, controls, and production teams to ensure equipment meets functions as intended.
• Develop and implement training programs for new equipment.
• Develop and implement the mechanical solution architecture with the Chief Engineer.

Skills

Strong CAD experience

Project leadership

First principles physics

Startup mindset

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

At Layup Parts, we're developing 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, install and 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.
• Develop and implement the mechanical solution architecture working with a Chief Engineer.

Experience Required:

• Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
• 8+ years of experience as an engineer with a proven track record of exceptional ability driven by engineering fundamentals.
• Strong CAD experience (NX or Solidworks preferred).
• Capable of driving projects single handedly with limited guidance or input.
• Experience designing parts (preferably composite and/or metallic), systems and mechanisms.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc)
• 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-opportunity employer. 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 Chance Initiative for 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 card holder), (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 ITAR here.

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