What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Composite Approach?
Composite Approach is a growing, AS9100 certified, contract composite manufacturer located in beautiful Central Oregon. We support a range of customers within aerospace and marine applications. 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 offer a fast-paced working environment that encourages both personal and company growth.
We are seeking a skilled, self-motivated Manufacturing Engineer with great attitude. This position offers excellent potential for growth in a cutting-edge field, with diverse work that will build your engineering portfolio and 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:
- 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
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
- 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 totaling 40 hours/week with occasional weekend/overtime work
Compensation:
- Salary: DOE.
- Benefits: Matching retirement fund, health insurance, paid time off.
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.