Job Opportunity at HybronHybron is an advanced manufacturing company that is building lightweight composites at mass production scale. At Hybron, we have pioneered a new composites manufacturing process that enables complex, high performance composite parts to be produced 10-100 times faster than traditional manufacturing, at a fraction of the cost. We recently closed an oversubscribed $25M seed round, are backed by the Northrop Grumman Technology Accelerator, and are rapidly growing to commercialize and mass produce composite products at a scale never seen before. Our current focus is applying our proprietary process to composite artillery shells, solid rocket motor nozzles, gas turbine engine components, and airframes.
If you want to join a rapidly growing company working on cutting edge composites technology while building capabilities for the warfighter and reshoring U.S. manufacturing, then we want to speak with you.About the RoleThis is a full-time, in-person role at our El Segundo pilot facility. As you will be working at an early-stage deep tech startup, this role will span many different tasks. You will need to be a self-starter and be adaptable to performing many different jobs.
Along with these high expectations comes the opportunity to significantly influence the product development, strategy, and trajectory of a fast-growing startup company. Your work will tangibly impact our company and the composites industry, and you will be able to make rapid professional gains in an environment that encourages growth and innovation. This role involves leading the end-to-end development and scaled manufacturing of high-performance composite products. You will be responsible for taking innovative concepts, designing products, manufacturing first articles, proving performance, and scaling manufacturing.
As the owner of the product lifecycle, you will oversee design for manufacturing, material selection, layup optimization, and tooling integration. Working in a high-growth company, you will be wearing many hats: project management, requirements identification, manufacturing design, stress and performance design, supply chain and vendor management, process optimization, continuous improvement, quality inspection, customer engagement, and more.Growth Opportunity and TargetsGrow and lead an engineering team for developing and deploying our manufacturing capabilities in different applicationsOwn product development and engineering on one or several products at HybronAssist with technical business development effortsIdentify and execute on developing/integrating strategic technological capabilitiesSpearhead, oversee, and deliver on large technology development initiativesWhat We're Looking ForMust be a US Person pursuant to the EAR and the ITAR definitionsAbility to work in-person at our facility in El SegundoBachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science field (Composites, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Polymer Science, etc.)4+ years of experience working with fiber-reinforced polymer composites materials, with specific experience in design and manufacturingStrong experience with CAD and GD&TProven ownership in product development, especially in composites-related applicationsProven experience with rapid prototyping and driving product maturity while managing technical riskDemonstrated proof of having scaled manufacturing production (especially in composites)Strong problem-solving skills, with a drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, even and especially if unconventional & creative solutions are necessary to do soThrives in cross-functional organizations with strong communication and collaborationExperience with managing projects and working with suppliers and third partiesAbility to operate heavy machinery, including but not limited to: forklifts, presses, and ovensNice to HaveExperience with composite molding technologies, such as compression molding and injection moldingExperience with continuous fiber layupsExperience working with customers to identify, consolidate, and meet technical requirementsExperience working at or leading a small company/business, or with small teamsExperience in aerospace and/or defense manufacturingExperience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 certification and standardsExperience with FEA simulation softwareExperience with R&D project managementExperience with creating and presenting business cases to upper managementCompensation and Schedule$135,000 - $258,000 per yearSignificant stock options in the companyPotential additional compensationMondays – Fridays in-personBenefitsPaid time offVacation – 10+ working days per yearSick – 5 working days per yearHybron observes US holidays with several additional days off to keep you chargedDaily lunches provided by the company401K with employer-matched contributions up to 4% of salaryHealthcare benefits Medical insurance – 95% EE, 75% DEP employer contributionDental insurance – 95% EE, 75% DEP employer contributionVision insurance – 95% EE, 75% DEP employer contributionLife, short and long-term disability insurance – 100% company coveredWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.