Product Design Engineer – Aerospace Composites

Mooresville, North Carolina

Why Composite Factory?

Originally established as Fibreworks Composites in 2009 by Guenther Steiner and Joe Hofmann, we grew to become the largest privately-owned composite manufacturer in the U.S. In 2019, we launched Composite Factory, an AS9100 / ISO-certified sister company serving the Aerospace, Aero Structures, Aviation, Defense, and Medical industries—sectors that demand the highest levels of traceability, certification, and quality. Now fully operating under the Composite Factory name, we have united our teams, experience, and capabilities under one brand.

Rooted in motorsports, we are fully vertically integrated, bringing engineering, machining, tool-making, and production under one roof to deliver advanced Composite Structures with speed, precision, and unmatched quality. Join a team pushing the boundaries of advanced composites and building the future of the industry!

Position Overview:
The Composite Design Engineer will complete a hands-on factory orientation to gain a comprehensive understanding of Composite Factory's processes, culminating in a permanent placement in the Engineering department. This role involves designing and developing composite components, creating detailed CATIA 3D models, and preparing engineering documentation to support manufacturing and customer requirements. The engineer will collaborate with production teams, vendors, and customers to ensure efficient design implementation and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete a departmental rotation to learn CF's processes, with a final placement in Engineering.
• Develop accurate 3D models, preliminary layouts, and laminating production details in accordance with scheduled release deadlines.
• Prepare engineering drawings and technical documentation for composite part manufacturing and customer data submissions.
• Act as a liaison with production teams during the initial manufacturing phase to identify and resolve engineering challenges.
• Analyze and solve design and manufacturing issues to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and advancements in composite manufacturing to enhance design and production processes.
• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate supplier lead times, costs, and the availability of parts and tooling required for production.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring alignment on project requirements and expectations.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, workplace policies, and industry regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3-5 years of experience in design engineering.
• Proficient in using CATIA software for composite design, with a solid understanding of tolerances and their impact on composite manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams, vendors, and customers.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications for documentation and project management.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to challenges.
• A positive, "can-do" attitude with a commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful Permanent Resident in compliance with ITAR regulations.

Our Investment in You:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• 401(k) matching after 6 months tenure
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Shift differential for 2nd shift employees
• Potential to earn quarterly discretionary bonuses based on company performance
• Discounts on select services/products
• Climate-controlled work environment

Hours of Operation:

7:00 am – 4:00 pm; Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, overtime, and holidays as scheduled by leadership.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Depending on the position and assigned duties, working conditions and physical requirements may include, but are not limited to:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting
• Climbing, balancing, bending, reaching, handling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, or pulling
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving materials, products, tools, or equipment
• Using computers, machinery, material-handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, or other job-related equipment
• Performing work that requires hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the handling of small parts or components
• Working around moving mechanical equipment and in areas with varying noise levels, temperatures, fumes, airborne particles, dust, chemicals, or other manufacturing-related conditions
• Wearing required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, respirators, or other designated PPE
• Using close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, color recognition, and the ability to adjust focus when required by the position

The specific work environment and physical requirements will depend on the essential functions of the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Composite Factory is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,909 - $98,724