Mach Industries
Lead Build Engineer, Composites
$145K–$175K
Huntington Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with composite structures in aerospace, defense, or high-performance automotive.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations. An offer may be conditioned on authorization to access export-controlled technology without sponsorship for an export license.
About the job
Leads hands-on integration, fabrication, and testing of composite structures from prototype builds through production ramp.
What you'll do
- Build composite structures and assemblies, resolving floor issues and keeping work on schedule.
- Define and refine composite fabrication processes, build sequences, tooling, and work instructions.
- Plan and perform structural and functional tests, investigate failures, and implement corrective actions.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on composite-structure experience in aerospace, defense, or high-performance automotive.
- Demonstrated experience building hardware, not just designing it.
- Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience with prepreg layup and oven/autoclave cure, resin infusion/RTM, or filament winding.
- Experience scaling prototypes to production; familiarity with NDI, CNC composite trimming, ply cutting, kitting, or material handling.
Pay
$145,000 — $175,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Layup, oven/autoclave, Resin infusion / RTM, Filament winding, NDI, ultrasound, CT, thermography
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