Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)

Who are Composite Resources and Re:Build Manufacturing?

Composite Resources, a Re:Build Manufacturing company, is an innovative, rapidly growing manufacturer of composite components and tooling located in Rock Hill, SC. Our constantly evolving portfolio of projects includes parts and assemblies for clients in the aerospace and defense industries. At Composite Resources, we embrace a culture defined by teamwork, ownership, and accountability.

At Re:Build Manufacturing we're rebuilding America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful, sustainable jobs in areas that have been deindustrialized over the past 20-30 years. Our strategy is to employ technology, systems, deep financial resources, and best management practices to compete and win as manufacturers in the global market. We are NOT private equity. We do not buy companies with the intention of selling them. Over the next decades we want to make a difference in the US Manufacturing economy and the communities in which we operate. We believe in the power of people and the long-term competitive advantage that can be derived from helping our employees achieve their fullest potential.

Who are we looking for?

Exciting opportunity for an impactful role, one in which you will enjoy considerable autonomy and variety.  As the Manufacturing Engineer, you lead continuous improvement projects related to composite production with respect to safety, quality, cost, manufacturability, deliver, and customer value.  As a technical liaison between departments such as Project Planning, Project Engineers, Quality, etc. (occasions with suppliers and customers) in their daily work to help resolve operation issues.  The role also helps to integrate new products into serial production, with focus on controlling cost and ensuring high product quality. 

What you get to do!

• Own hardware from concept generation to real world use


• Use first principles physics as a basis when needed


• Use prior examples, previous experience as a basis when appropriate


• Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans


• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production


• Identify sources of waste and implement strategies to minimize defects


• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed


• Travel to installation sites as needed

What you will bring to the Team

• Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent work experience


• Experience and passion for composite manufacturing processes


• 3-5 years of Engineering experience


• Expert user of SolidWorks, PDM, and Microsoft Office


• Competence in reading and interpreting engineering diagrams and blueprints  


• Ability to build relationships with operators and team members


• Self-motivated with strong personal workload management


• Ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings and schematics with proper application of dimensions and tolerance (GD&T)


• Knowledge and application of continuous improvement philosophy, methodology, and tools.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

The BIG payoff 

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate 

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.