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Materials & Process Engineer - Advanced Composites Manufacturing

Approach Venture LLC

Hawthorne, California • Today

Full-time

USD 110,000.00 - 150,000.00 per year

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Computer Hardware
Process Improvement
Documentation
Supply Chain Management
Continuous Improvement
Manufacturing Engineering
Material Characterization
TGA
DMA
DSC
Mechanical Engineering
Failure Analysis
ROOT
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Materials Science
Science
Chemistry
Optical Fiber
Resin
Design Of Experiments
Process Optimization
AS9100
Aerospace
Startups
WAR
Process Engineering
IT Management
Management
Collaboration
Testing
Manufacturing
Insurance
AV
Audiovisual

Computer Hardware
Process Improvement
Documentation
Supply Chain Management
Continuous Improvement
Manufacturing Engineering
Material Characterization
TGA
DMA
DSC
Mechanical Engineering
Failure Analysis
ROOT
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Materials Science
Science
Chemistry
Optical Fiber
Resin
Design Of Experiments
Process Optimization
AS9100
Aerospace
Startups
WAR
Process Engineering
IT Management
Management
Collaboration
Testing
Manufacturing
Insurance
AV
Audiovisual

Summary

Materials & Process Engineer - Advanced Composites

Hawthorne, California | On-site

Opportunity Summary

Join a well-funded, seed-stage advanced manufacturing company developing high-performance composite hardware for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications. The company has strong momentum across both commercial programs and the Department of War, with active contracts and plans to significantly expand its manufacturing footprint. As a Materials & Process Engineer, you will work across material characterization, process development, testing, failure analysis, and production scale-up. You will help connect material chemistry and processing conditions to final part performance, then translate those findings into repeatable manufacturing processes.

About Us

We are an early-stage space and defense manufacturing company developing new methods for producing lightweight, high-performance composite hardware at scale. With strong customer traction, active programs, and significant recent funding, the team is expanding quickly across engineering and manufacturing.

Job Duties

Develop and optimize composite materials and manufacturing processes
Connect material chemistry, processing conditions, and final part performance
Run and interpret material characterization including TGA, TMA, DMA, DSC, rheology, and related methods
Design and execute mechanical testing and process development campaigns
Evaluate new resin systems, fibers, adhesives, and other composite materials
Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations
Translate testing results into manufacturing process improvements
Scale processes from development and pilot work into production
Develop SOPs, test procedures, material specifications, and process documentation
Work closely with manufacturing, quality, mechanical engineering, and supply chain teams
Partner with suppliers to source, evaluate, and qualify new materials
Support manufacturing troubleshooting and continuous process improvement
Help build the materials and process capabilities needed as production scales

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of relevant industry experience
Strong understanding of composite materials and process-structure-property relationships
Hands-on experience with fiber-reinforced composites or polymer-based materials
Experience with material characterization techniques such as TGA, TMA, DMA, DSC, or rheology
Experience with mechanical coupon testing or material qualification
Experience with failure analysis and root cause investigation
Comfortable working hands-on in both laboratory and manufacturing environments
Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills
Must meet U.S. Person requirements under applicable export control regulations
Ability to work on-site in El Segundo five days per week

Preferred Experience

Advanced degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Composites, or a related field
5+ years of experience for Senior-level candidates
Experience with composite manufacturing processes
Experience with chopped and continuous fiber materials
Knowledge of resin systems including epoxy, BMI, cyanate ester, vinyl ester, or phenolics
Experience with structural adhesives and bonding
Experience scaling processes from lab or pilot environments into production
Experience with Design of Experiments or statistical process optimization
Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, MIL-SPEC, or similar aerospace and defense standards
Aerospace, defense, propulsion, or airframe experience
Previous experience in a startup or small technical team

Why Join Us

Join a well-capitalized seed-stage company with strong commercial and Department of War momentum
Work on advanced composite technology moving rapidly into production
Take significant ownership over materials and manufacturing process development
Help build the Materials & Process function as the company scales
Opportunity for growth into technical leadership and management
Work across development, manufacturing, testing, and production
Join the team ahead of a major facility and manufacturing expansion
Equity participation
Company-provided lunches
401(k) with employer matching
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
Life and disability insurance

Compensation Details

$110,000 - $150,000

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Job Details

Skills

Computer Hardware
Process Improvement
Documentation
Supply Chain Management
Continuous Improvement
Manufacturing Engineering
Material Characterization
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Join a well-capitalized seed-stage company with strong commercial and Department of War momentum
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