Make an Impact as a Senior Composites Manufacturing Engineer
Join a fast-moving, team-centered operation in northern Cincinnati, Ohio (less than 30 minutes from Dayton and/or northern Kentucky). You’ll report directly to the Head of Engineering and operate with a broad scope of authority in an empowered, small-company setting where your decisions move programs forward.
A day in the role
You start by reviewing a new composite component design with Quality and Production, then draft an illustrated manufacturing plan that clarifies every step—from lay-up through cure. Midday, you lead an MRB review to drive cause-and-corrective action on a discrepant part. In the afternoon, you finalize BOMs and outside purchase specifications tied to engineering drawings, sync up with Contracts on a new order, and answer a customer’s process question to keep their delivery on track.
What you’ll deliver
Robust manufacturing processes for composite, compression molded, and resin transfer molded parts.
Clear, visual manufacturing plans, bills of material, and supplier specifications aligned to engineering drawings/specifications.
Tooling concepts and improvements that elevate quality, repeatability, and throughput.
Hands-on production support to ensure on-time delivery.
Effective communication with customers to resolve process, drawing, and specification issues.
Project Management leadership when assigned, with ownership for scope, schedule, and risk.
Active participation in MRB with disciplined Cause & Corrective Action.
Coordination across Production, Contracts, and Quality for both new and sustaining work.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
5–10 years of engineering experience, ideally in aerospace composites.
Working knowledge of hand lay-up and autoclave cure for aerospace composite parts (plus).
Experience in inspection/manufacturing tooling design and calibration (plus).
A hands-on mindset suited to a small, collaborative company.
Strong verbal and written communication; ability to partner with shop floor teams, leadership, and customers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; CAD familiarity with NX or CATIA preferred.
Exceptional attention to detail and willingness to roll up your sleeves in both shop and office environments.
Ability to stand for extended periods as needed.
Work environment
This is a collaborative, high-ownership role where you’ll be trusted to solve problems end-to-end and see the impact of your solutions on products that ship.