{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ba6253b5177b6e8adbfe1649","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ba6253b5177b6e8adbfe1649","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ba6253b5177b6e8adbfe1649","title":"Sr. Composites Manufacturing Engineer","description":"Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Composite Technology, Palo Alto, CA Lanteris Space is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Composites Technology team in Palo Alto, CA. The role focuses on the production of high‑quality, space‑qualified composite parts and structures. You will work closely with suppliers, customers, and design engineers to ensure manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and timely delivery of components for flight hardware.\nResponsibilities Use manufacturing engineering experience in a high‑volume aerospace composite department to deliver flight hardware to multiple departments and customers.\nDirectly support and oversee the fabrication of precision aerospace hardware, influencing designs, improving processes, and increasing reliability.\nCoordinate efficient resource management and usage plans to meet diverse departmental needs.\nEngage with design engineers to review, approve part and tooling assemblies, and provide input based on Design for Manufacturing (DfM) concepts.\nProvide project management of hardware build schedules, interfacing with internal and external groups.\nLead unique and advanced projects from concept to fabrication.\nResearch and coordinate implementation of upgraded software onto the production floor.\nUpdate processes and designs to leverage new capabilities and technology advancements.\nMaintain and update training and process documents, and support onboarding of new engineers and employees.\nEvaluate and inventory new and existing tooling.\nProcure flight and support materials for projects.\nProvide project status updates to management.\nQualifications U.S. citizen or permanent resident.\nB.S. degree in engineering or related field (M.S. preferred or equivalent experience).\n4–5 years of experience in composite manufacturing engineering (experience in aerospace preferred).\nStrong project management skills with experience supporting advanced assemblies.\nKnowledge of Design for Manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.\nAbility to engage cross‑functional teams and influence design and manufacturing decisions.\nProficiency in evaluating and procuring tooling and materials for production.\nPay Base pay for this position within California: $104,000.00 – $173,000.00 annually. Pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and market conditions.\nBenefits Paid time off\nHealth and welfare insurance\n401(k) retirement plan (eligible employees)\nEEO Statement Lanteris Space Systems is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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