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Re:Build Manufacturing, through its Composite Resources division in Rock Hill, SC, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead composite manufacturing process development and optimization. The role focuses on independently driving measurable improvements in quality, cost, and efficiency across specific product lines or manufacturing areas, with responsibility for transitioning new products from prototype to serial production.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and refining composite manufacturing processes for specific product families and production cells
- Building and implementing advanced manufacturing solutions including automated layup aids, cure cycle optimization, and in-process quality checks
- Designing manufacturing tooling and fixtures using SolidWorks; managing tooling fabrication projects from concept through validation
- Conducting Design of Experiments (DOE) and establishing process capability studies (Cpk analysis) and statistical process control (SPC)
- Leading validation activities for new materials, equipment, and processes; authoring process specifications and control plans
- Serving as technical point of contact for complex manufacturing issues and leading cross-functional root cause analysis (8D, DMAIC) when addressing customer concerns
- Taking responsibility for manufacturing readiness for assigned NPI programs and ensuring seamless handover from Product Engineering to serial production
- Guiding lean manufacturing projects and supporting junior engineers and technicians in process engineering and troubleshooting
Composite Resources manufactures composite components and tooling for aerospace and defense clients. Re:Build Manufacturing operates an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform partnering with industrial companies and innovators across aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation verticals. The company is focused on revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs in historically deindustrialized regions.
All employees share ownership in the company and participate in financial rewards from company success.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM field
- 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in composite or advanced manufacturing environment
- Proven track record leading process improvement projects with measurable results
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable CAD software, statistical analysis tools, and composite manufacturing methods
- Deep knowledge of composite materials science and GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Strong project leadership, analytical thinking, and communication skills
- Ability to guide junior engineers and work across departments to address complex manufacturing challenges
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
