Senior Composites Engineering Specialist

Overview

Job Posting Date(s)
Start Date
11/14/2025

Description

Summary The Senior Composites Engineering Specialist plays a key leadership role in advancing composite fabrication capabilities within the organization. This position is responsible for driving strategic improvements in composite design, tooling, and manufacturing processes, with a focus on performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability. The specialist serves as a technical authority, guiding prototyping efforts, optimizing production workflows, and mentoring engineering staff in best practices for composite technologies.

• Lead the production process flow optimization, tooling, and implementation of advanced composite prototypes and production.
• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes for scalability, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to resolve complex fabrication challenges or other production issues.
• Author and maintain comprehensive documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.
• Support the composites engineering leads in design for manufacturability
• Support the composites engineering leads in the evaluation and integration of new materials and technologies.
• Mentor and train junior technicians and engineers in composite fabrication and repair techniques.
• Provide strategic input on tooling lifecycle management, including design enhancements and predictive maintenance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning for composite-related issues.
• Represent the Composites department in cross-departmental initiatives and technical reviews.

• Ability to stand, bend, lift overhead, and climb stairs for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Minimal, with occasional travel for training or vendor collaboration.

To comply with U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to receive the required export authorization from the relevant U.S. regulatory Agency.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Expert-level understanding of composite tooling and fabrication techniques.
• Strong mechanical and analytical aptitude with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical training and team development.
• Experience with CAD systems and verification techniques such as optical scanning.
• Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into actionable instructions.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years of experience in composite fabrication and tooling, including large scale structures. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• Proven track record of leading projects and mentoring technical staff.
• Experience with advanced fabrication technologies and automation is a plus.