Manufacturing Engineer
Light Composites, Inc.•Poway, CA
•$95,000 - $120,000•Onsite
About The Position
Light Composites is an AS9100:D / ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of advanced carbon fiber composite structures for aerospace, defense, and medical customers in Poway, CA. We are a small-batch, high-mix shop where engineers own problems end to end - some days you are designing tooling and programming toolpaths at a desk, other days you are on the floor making a build work.
Requirements
- 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience (composites strongly preferred)
- Hands-on knowledge of composite processes: prepreg layup, oven/autoclave cure, trimming and machining
- CAD/CAM proficiency (Fusion 360 preferred)
- 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
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; must meet the U.S. Person definition per ITAR
- Consistent, punctual attendance; willingness to work occasional overtime to meet production schedules
- Commitment to shop safety practices and required PPE
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
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
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision through ADP TotalSource
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
