Manufacturing Engineer

Confidential Manufacturing Engineer/ Process Engineering/ Product Development / NPI (Composites)

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Rock Hill, SC | Full-Time | Aerospace, Defense & Advanced Manufacturing

A rapidly growing advanced manufacturing organization is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and production of highly engineered composite products serving aerospace, defense, space, and emerging technology markets.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where engineers play a critical role in bringing products from concept through production. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly on the manufacturing floor, solving complex process challenges, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Highlights:

• Location: Rock Hill, SC (onsite)

• Compensation: Targeting approximately $80K-120K base, with flexibility for the right candidate (8-10% Bonus Target) + Long term stock option incentive program for employees (similar to Space X start up equity) + Relocation/ Sign on Bonus

• Bonus: Annual performance bonus opportunity

• Additional Incentives: Sign-on assistance and relocation support available

• Growth Environment: Significant expansion plans and strong leadership investment in the business

What You'll Do

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for composite products

• Support new product introduction (NPI) and transition programs from prototype to production

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and commercial teams to improve manufacturability and efficiency

• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and cost reduction

• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and perform root cause analysis

• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing standards

• Provide hands-on support to production teams in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment

• Interface directly with customers and internal stakeholders to support product development and production goals

Desired Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

• 3-5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering experience

• Experience in composite manufacturing environments

• Knowledge of carbon fiber materials and composite fabrication processes preferred

• Experience with one or more of the following:

• Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)

• Vacuum Infusion • Hand Layup / Hand Lamination • Composite Assembly

• Advanced Materials Processing

• Experience supporting products through prototype, development, and production phases

• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Industry Experience

• Aerospace

• Defense

• Space Systems

• UAV / Drone Manufacturing

• Advanced Materials

• Motorsports

• High-Performance Composite Manufacturing

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Rapidly growing organization with significant expansion plans

• Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace, defense, and advanced technology programs

• Highly visible role with direct impact on manufacturing strategy and growth

• Opportunity to influence manufacturing processes from development through production

• Collaborative and entrepreneurial engineering culture

• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential

• Relocation assistance and sign-on support available for qualified candidates

This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. xhyhwjd Qualified candidates will receive additional company and program details during the interview process.