Layup Parts Engineer OpportunityAt Layup Parts, our mission is simple: deliver high-quality composite parts faster. We're a technology-first manufacturing startup that's revolutionizing how composite tooling and parts are made for the aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries. Our customers are developing tomorrow's high-tech products, and we are building technology to accelerate their success.We're looking for a highly technical, customer-oriented engineer to help bridge the gap between customer requirements and manufacturing execution. This role sits at the intersection of composites engineering, manufacturing, customer engagement, and commercial operations.
You'll work directly with leadership, customers, manufacturing, and software teams to evaluate incoming projects, develop technical proposals and estimates, provide DFM feedback, and help scale the systems that power our quoting and manufacturing workflows.This is an ideal role for someone with deep composites manufacturing knowledge who enjoys both technical problem-solving and customer interaction in a fast-moving startup environment.What You'll Do:Evaluate incoming RFQs for composite parts and toolingPerform high-level DFM reviews and provide customers with manufacturability feedback early in the quoting processReview all customer provided documentation (including quality manuals and other contract requirements) for the purpose of providing an accurate quotation.Develop project estimates including materials, tooling, labor, manufacturing methods, quality requirements, and lead timesCreate high- level tooling designs for the purpose of providing a cost and lead time estimateCollaborate with customers to iterate on technical requirements, timelines, and scopeCreate project handover documents for accepted quotes. Provide all high-level designs, estimating assumptions, contract requirements, and other notables required for a clean handoff to manufacturing team for project executionPartner closely with manufacturing, operations, quality, and engineering teams to ensure smooth project handoffHelp develop scalable estimating systems, costing frameworks, and internal software tools as Layup growsWork with Layup Parts' software team to provide estimating rules that are integrated into company-made softwarePosition may require extended hours or weekend workWhat We're Looking For:Be awesome! Be the person you want to work with.5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or motorsport industriesStrong understanding of composite part manufacturing processes and tooling methodologiesExcellent written, verbal, and group communication skillsComfortable communicating with customers and external stakeholdersCapable of thoroughly documenting your work for others to understandExcellent time management and multitasking skills; addresses all work with sense of urgencyExperience in startups or small teams in fast-paced and quickly changing environments that have little to no established systems or structurePreferred:Prior experience as an estimator in manufacturing environmentsFamiliarity with standard aerospace quality requirements along with AS9100 basicsComfortable reviewing quality manuals and other contract documents; able to translate requirements into cost adjustments while quotingExcited by the prospect of 2x or 3x sales growth, with the multi-facility and multi-state growth$120,000 - $170,000 a year Final compensation is based on your experience, skills, and what you bring to the table. Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance Equity Option Grants 401k plan Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO + 9 Federal HolidaysEqual OpportunityLayup is an equal-opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.ITAR RequirementsTo 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), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
§ 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.