Tooling Engineer

Layup Parts•Huntington Beach, CA

About The Position

At Layup Parts, our mission is simple: deliver composite parts faster. We’re not just another composites shop—we’re a technology-first manufacturing startup that’s transforming how composite parts are made for the aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries. Our customers are developing tomorrow's high-tech products, and we are building technology to accelerate their success. At Layup Parts we’re building a crew of outstanding individuals who take pride in their work, learn from one another, and aren’t afraid to tackle challenges head-on. We value initiative, teamwork, and a get-it-done attitude.

Requirements

Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
Engineering Background: Strong fundamentals and a proven track record of designing and delivering in manufacturing environments.
Self-starter: Able to own and drive projects with minimal guidance. Ability to design multi-piece molds and complex tooling independently.
Experience in composites: 2+ years working with prepreg composites in a manufacturing environment with deep understanding of tooling splits, ply drops, adhesive films, debulking, intensifiers, caul plates, and core splicing.
Hands-on quality: Familiar with scanned data and geometric QC analysis.
Technical fluency: Proficient in professional CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Catia, etc.) and capable of creating professional manufacturing drawings.
Startup ready: Comfortable working in a fast-moving, resourceful environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of machining and 3D printing design considerations.
Experience with alternate composites processes: VARTM, compression molding, trapped rubber molding, or wet layup.
Software/coding knowledge (C++, Python, Matlab, VBA, Arduino, etc.)

Responsibilities

Design tooling: Build molds and fixtures that are accurate, scalable, and production-ready with thorough documentation.
Bring designs to life: Create ply books and kits from customer data and projector programs.
Work with customers: Share DFM feedback and cost-down ideas that help us scale together.
Team up with software: Partner with our software engineering team to test, validate, and refine in-house tools providing clear feedback that drives improvement.
Get hands-on: Spend time on the production floor to feel the impact of your design decisions firsthand, identify bottlenecks, and create solutions that make technicians’ jobs easier.
Scale our capabilities: Help budget and plan for new equipment, train the team, and expand capabilities.
Push innovation: Develop new manufacturing methods as the company grows it capabilities.