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Layup Parts

Custom parts and molds through automation

Tooling Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeHuntington Beach, CA, USA$90k - $160k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong engineering fundamentals and a proven track record designing and delivering in manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to own and drive projects with minimal guidance and independently design multi-piece molds and complex tooling.
  • At least 2 years of experience working with prepreg composites in a manufacturing environment, with a deep understanding of tooling splits, ply drops, adhesive films, debulking, intensifiers, caul plates, and core splicing.
  • Familiarity with scanned data and geometric quality-control analysis.
  • Proficiency in professional computer-aided design tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA, and ability to create professional manufacturing drawings.
  • Comfort working in a fast-moving, resourceful environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Responsibilities

  • Design accurate, scalable, production-ready molds and fixtures and thoroughly document them.
  • Create ply books and kits from customer data and projector programs.
  • Share design-for-manufacturing feedback and cost-reduction ideas with customers.
  • Partner with the software engineering team to test, validate, and refine in-house tools, providing feedback that drives improvement.
  • Spend time on the production floor to assess the impact of design decisions, identify bottlenecks, and create solutions that make technicians’ jobs easier.
  • Help budget and plan for new equipment, train the team, and expand capabilities.
  • Develop new manufacturing methods as the company grows its capabilities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of machining and 3D-printing design considerations.
  • Experience with alternative composites processes such as VARTM, compression molding, trapped rubber molding, or wet layup.
  • Software or coding knowledge, such as C++, Python, MATLAB, VBA, or Arduino.

About the Company

Layup Parts

Custom parts and molds through automation

Layup Parts produces custom parts and molds in Huntington Beach, California using scalable automation. Orders are placed through an invitation-only portal, enabling tailored, dedicated service with rapid production while maintaining existing client relationships. All products are 100% USA-made, and the company also sources non-standard materials as per client specs to meet cost and throughput goals. Its goal is to help clients achieve cost efficiency and high throughput by delivering domestically produced parts and molds with fast turnaround and reliable supply.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Series A
Total funding
$51M
Headquarters
Huntington Beach, CA
Founded
2024

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