Manufacturing Engineer

Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer. Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. This position is located in our San Diego HQ office at 7625 Panasonic Way San Diego, CA and reports to the Director of Engineer. This location is primarily a small batch, prototype, and R&D facility supporting DoD, Space, and commercial clients. Position Summary:The Manufacturing Engineer is expected to oversee the activities associated with the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products. This includes ensuring the effective use of materials, equipment, tooling and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs. Under limited supervision, determines, for programs of the highest complexity for any customer, the optimal manufacturing methods and processes for producing company products. Generally, will see a product from start-up through satisfactory production, coordinating the manufacturing processes required to meet customer, government and company requirements.Job Description / Primary Position Responsibilities:Daily interface with Manufacturing and Program Managers to establish clear lines of communication and provide program/task statusCreation of EBOMS, MBOMS, work instructions, travelers, process specifications and material selections, in support of production manufacturing programs. Maintain control of production processesAbility to mentor and develop junior staffCreate part fabrication documentation as required to support manufacturing and qualityRecommend and implement process improvements to improve part quality, reduce cycle-time and costSupport design concept activities for part and tool fabrication and useSupport the resolution of technical problems at the direction of Program/Engineering managementInterface with customer engineering and part/raw material suppliers to resolve technical problemsPerform red-line duties to parts on shop floor and implement engineering changes to parts in processAddress MRB conditions and recommend and implement corrective actionsSupports management in assuming all safety regulations are met and maintain safe working environmentMaintains a neat and orderly work area and supports the company FOD programResponsible for estimating requirements for staffing, time of production, and costs to provide relevant data for any operational decisionsWill work closely with other manufacturing departments to coordinate, develop and implement relevant training for company employeesPosition Requirements:Working knowledge of composites. Experience with composite materials and processing techniques such as wet-layup, autoclave, RTM, and compression moldingBasic Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems. Understand, follow and adhere to corporate Quality Management Systems on daily basisMechanically able to assemble and disassemble parts and assembliesExperience with contact and noncontact inspection methodsExperience with data acquisition systems to record temperatures, vacuum and pressureOrganized, self-motivated, strong attention to detail and high level of accuracyAbility to manage multiple programs, set priorities and follow tasks through to completionComplete Bids and Proposals in support of new proposal activitiesCapable of working in an environment in which demands, and priorities are constantly changingQualifications:Minimum of 5 years of composite Manufacturing Engineering experience.Bachelors degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering, aerospace oriented preferred. Strong job costing knowledge and ability to generate pricing proposals.Minimum of 1 year of composite part fabrication, machining, bonding and assembly experience Must possess strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills and be able to work effectively across all areas of the businessCurrent computer literacy is a must, including proficiency in the use of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project and OutlookProficient with CAD/CAM preferably SolidWorksExperienced and proficient with blueprint reading/CAD model interrogation and in-depth understanding of GD&T.US. Person under 22 CFR 120 (due to ITAR RestrictionsPerks and Benefits: 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental Annual Bonus 401K - 5% matchEmployee Stocks Option Program 9/80 work schedule8- paid HolidaysPTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment $2,500 tuition reimbursement Compensation:The pay range for this position falls within $105,000-$130,000. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.Why should you want to work with us? Rock West Composites cares about our employees! Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical & Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment!Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62.ITAR Requirement:To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.

Created: 2026-04-02