Layup Parts

Technical Sales Engineer – Composites Manufacturing

Huntington Beach, CA

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$170kDetected 64 days ago

SalesLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime Management

About the role

We're a technology-first manufacturing startup that's revolutionizing how composite tooling and parts are made for the aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries.
This role sits at the intersection of composites engineering, manufacturing, customer engagement, and commercial operations.
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.

Develop project estimates including materials, tooling, labor, manufacturing methods, quality requirements, and lead times
Create high- level tooling designs for the purpose of providing a cost and lead time estimate
Partner closely with manufacturing, operations, quality, and engineering teams to ensure smooth project handoff
Help develop scalable estimating systems, costing frameworks, and internal software tools as Layup grows

5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or motorsport industries
Strong understanding of composite part manufacturing processes and tooling methodologies
Experience in startups or small teams in fast-paced and quickly changing environments that have little to no established systems or structure
Provide all high-level designs, estimating assumptions, contract requirements, and other notables required for a clean handoff to manufacturing team for project execution

deliver high-quality composite parts faster.
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.
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.
Perform high-level DFM reviews and provide customers with manufacturability feedback early in the quoting process
Collaborate with customers to iterate on technical requirements, timelines, and scope
What We're Looking For:

Layup 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 Requirements
To 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.
Layup is an equal-opportunity employer.

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