Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Layup Parts

Huntington Beach, CA on site Until 8/22/2026 0+ years exp First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted November 4, 2025

Job description

At Layup Parts, our mission is simple: deliver composite parts faster. We’re not just another composites shop—we’re a technology-first manufacturing startup that’s revolutionizing how composite tooling and parts are made for the aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries. Our customers are developing tomorrow's high-tech products, and we are building technology to accelerate their success.

We design, machine, laminate, and build at industry-leading speeds. Now we’re looking for highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer Interns who aren’t afraid to tackle challenges head-on. We value initiative, teamwork, and a get-it-done attitude.

Rolling Applications Open Year-Round: Whether you're looking for a Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer internship, we’re accepting applications on a rolling basis. Join us for the season that fits your schedule and make a real impact on our fast-moving team.

You will work on:

Designing molds and tools for customer parts with great documentation.
Ply / kit generation from customer designs as well as projector data/programming.
Customers production “cost down” and DFM efforts to help us scale and meet their needs as their quantities grow, owning their success.
Be hands on with production to understand their issues and bottlenecks, find ways to make their job easier in scalable ways.

Required:

Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
In pursuit of a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering.
Some background/experience in composites manufacturing; e.g. from school project team, hobby, other work experience etc.
Be proficient in a professional CAD suite (NX, SolidWorks, Catia, etc.) and be comfortable making professional drawings for manufacture.
U.S. Persons status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Preferred:

Have proficient understanding of designing for Composites lamination, machining, and 3D printing.
Have experience in other composites manufacturing methods like vacuum infusion (VARTM), compression molding, trapped rubber molding, and/or wet-layup.

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.

Compensation (from employer):
25–32 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Assist in designing molds, manufacturing processes, and improving composite production.

Job title

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Experience level

student or early experience

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Huntington Beach, CA; no remote work allowed

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CADcomposites

Preferred skills

laminationvacuum infusioncompression moldingwet-layup3D printing

Specializations

compositesmanufacturingCADlamination3D printing

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Huntington Beach, CA, USA

On-site City