Engineer

Composite Approach is a growing, AS9100 certified, contract composite manufacturer located in beautiful Central Oregon. We support a range of customers including aerospace, autonomous vehicles and recreational vehicles. Our business thrives through partnering with individuals and companies to make their innovations a reality and retain their ongoing manufacturing needs. We offer a fast-paced working environment that encourages both personal and company growth.

We are a company that strives to maintain a company culture of trust, relationships, honesty and integrity. We are a tight knit crew that values others and our families. We are seeking an ambitious, self-motivated, career-oriented Engineer & Program Manager with great attitude. This position offers excellent potential for growth in a cutting-edge field, with experience across many varying programs across aerospace, marine and other customer projects. The work is diverse and will build your engineering portfolio, with the added bonus of enjoying the Central Oregon lifestyle.

Role Summary

This role will own composite parts to whole airframes from concept through stable production in a small, fast-moving aerospace shop. Expect real ownership, frequent cross-talk with design/QA/supply chain/customers, and the satisfaction of seeing your engineering decisions hit the line—safely, repeatably, and on cost for many and varying programs.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Partner with clients to realize their vision by creating exceptional composite solutions  
• Develop, maintain, and enforce internal instructions to ensure compliance with customer requirements, safety regulations and quality standards (AS9100).
• Composite part design and analysis.
• Tooling and fixture development.
• Own composite part/tool families end-to-end: design and release ply books/drawings, develop layup/trim/drill/assembly tooling, and manage BOM with full config control.
• Author production-ready work instructions: photo-rich travelers with cure parameters, QA checkpoints, callouts, and clear acceptance criteria.
• Manufacturing engineering & flow: create routings and time standards
• Process development & qualification: define materials/cure cycles, bonding/adhesives and repairs
• Quality & compliance: support inspection, lead NCR root cause and maintain AS9100 discipline.
• Digital toolchain & cost awareness
• Reports To Engineering Manager

Attributes for Success:

• Minimum of three (3) years hands-on experience in composite design & engineering
• Minimum of five (5) years hands-on experience in a composite production/fabrication environment.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Expertise using Solidworks
• Relevant BS or MS degree
• Represent Composite Approach, as a visible member of the team, in a professional manner consistent with the standards and values of the company
• Motivated to learn, be flexible, and take on new tasks
• Passion for improving process, equipment dependability, and productivity
• Team player who works well in a collaborative environment or independently
• Available normal business hours with occasional weekend/overtime work totaling 40 hours/week
• Familiarity with FEAMAP/NX Nastran or alternative FEA platform desired
• Aerospace systems design experience desired

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume to info@compositeapproach.com

Composite Approach is an equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website at www.compositeapproach.com to learn more about what we do, who we are and if our shop is something you’d like to be a part of. Composite Approach is a drug free environment.  Please help us keep it that way.

Thank you.