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Industrial Engineer - Composite

Kinston, NC

$84K - $111K/yr

Give advisory to Management for process securance * Secure the exchange with other plants to have aligned and validated process and exchange on lessons learned Composite Process Improvements and Ramp ...

Composite Factory

Composite Finishing Lead

Mooresville, NC · On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

Advise management on best manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives. * Attend and participate in the morning production meeting. * Fulfill all responsibilities and duties ...

DZYNE Technologies

Composite Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Composite Technician Location: Irvine, CA Work Arrangement: On-site Position Description: DZYNE ... Perform other duties as directed by supervision and management for the benefit of the company ...

DZYNE Technologies LLC.

Composite Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Composite Technician Location: Irvine, CA Work Arrangement: On-site Position Description: DZYNE ... Perform other duties as directed by supervision and management for the benefit of the company ...

Light Composites, Inc.

Composite Technician

Poway, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

We produce carbon fiber and composite components to exacting standards under our AS9100D / ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system. Position Summary We are looking for a reliable, detail ...

Zel Technologies, LLC

NY · On-site

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Technical certification in Composite Manufacturing or a related discipline. * Minimum of 5 years of direct ...

DZYNE Technologies

Composite Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Composite Technician Location: Irvine, CA Work Arrangement: On-site Position Description: DZYNE ... Perform other duties as directed by supervision and management for the benefit of the company ...

General Atomics

Composite Engineer

Adelanto, CA · On-site

$93K - $123K/yr

We have an exciting opportunity for an Composite Engineer to join our team at the Adelanto Flight ... Keeps management informed of product performance, quality status, risks and customer concerns.

General Atomics

Composite Technician

Poway, CA

Under supervision, the Composite Technician Assembler is responsible for fabricating, assembling ... Be able to interface with employees and upper management from other departments and effectively ...

General Atomics

Composite Technician

Poway, CA · On-site

Under supervision, the Composite Technician Assembler is responsible for fabricating, assembling ... Be able to interface with employees and upper management from other departments and effectively ...

General Atomics

Composite Technician

Poway, CA · On-site

Under supervision, the Composite Technician Assembler is responsible for fabricating, assembling ... Be able to interface with employees and upper management from other departments and effectively ...

Dayton Granger

Composite Fabricator

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

Composite Fabricator Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc. Industry ... Perform other duties as assigned by management. * Adhere to all DG safety procedures and policies ...

AIAA

Composite Design Engineer

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$93K - $123K/yr

The Sr. Composite Design Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor, collaborating cross ... Project management experience preferred. * Preferred specific composites and aerospace industry ...

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What is the difference between Composite Manager vs Structural Engineer?

AspectComposite ManagerStructural Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in materials science, mechanical, or civil engineering; certifications in composite materials are a plusRequires a degree in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering; licensure (PE) often necessary
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in manufacturing plants, R&D labs, or construction sites focusing on composite materialsOffice-based design work, site inspections, and structural analysis in construction or infrastructure projects
Industry UsageCommon in aerospace, automotive, and construction industries dealing with composite materialsWidely used across construction, infrastructure, and civil engineering projects

The main difference between a Composite Manager and a Structural Engineer lies in their focus areas. A Composite Manager oversees the development, production, and quality of composite materials, often working in manufacturing or R&D settings. In contrast, a Structural Engineer designs and analyzes structures like buildings and bridges, ensuring safety and compliance. Both roles require engineering credentials but differ in industry focus and daily responsibilities.

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Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Hauppauge, NY • On-site

Executive Alliance
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$100K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 hours ago

Posted today

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Composite Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in composite materials, production processes and Department of Defense program requirements to join our team.


Responsibilities:

  • Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for composite structural components and assemblies, including hand layup, resin infusion, RTM, autoclave curing, and out-of-autoclave processes.
  • Design, develop, and validate composite tooling, fixtures, templates, and assembly aids to support efficient manufacturing.
  • Create and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, routers, process specifications, and standard operating procedures in accordance with customer, DoD, and company requirements.
  • Develop and qualify composite materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling in compliance with MIL-STDs, aerospace OEM specifications, and program requirements.
  • Develop layup, bonding, trimming, machining, drilling, curing, and assembly processes for composite structures.
  • Evaluate engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications to ensure manufacturability and support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Program Management, suppliers, and customers to support product development, production readiness, and process improvements.
  • Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues, quality concerns, discrepancies, and nonconforming material.
  • Support Material Review Board (MRB), First Article Inspection (FAI), process qualification, production readiness, and Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation activities.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost reduction, manufacturability, and production efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting composite materials in the aerospace or defense industry.
  • Strong knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, including prepreg processing, hand layup, vacuum bagging, resin infusion, autoclave curing, out-of-autoclave curing, adhesive bonding, trimming, machining, and composite assembly.
  • Experience using CAD software such as Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), MIL-SPECs, technical specifications, process standards, and ply books.
  • Experience with manufacturing process development, tooling design, process validation, and production documentation.
  • Knowledge of quality engineering principles, including FMEA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), root cause analysis, corrective actions, and failure analysis.
  • Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
  • Experience working in cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), military aerospace, or defense prime contractor programs.
  • Experience supporting low-rate initial production (LRIP) and/or full-rate production environments.
  • Experience with aerospace customer specifications such as Boeing BAC, Airbus AIPS, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX (Raytheon), or similar.
  • Knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management Systems, NADCAP special processes, and AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI).

The salary range is $100,000-$200,000.

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