Manufacturing Engineer Intern
- Salary
- USD 25 - 32 / per-hour-wage
- Level
- Intern
- Work type
- On-site · Huntington Beach
Not stated in the posting: visa.
Open. First seen 14 March 2026.
About the role
Layup Parts's standard text
At Layup Parts, we're developing the technology that will build the future.
We're a manufacturing technology company replacing months of lead time with days, using proprietary software, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems built for speed. Our customers are inventing what's next, in aerospace, defense, robotics, and beyond. To keep up with them, manufacturing has to change. That's what we're building.
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 Parts's standard text
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.
What this role asks for
Particular to this role
CATIA
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The team: Production HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 5 open in Production. 1 was posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in December: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
CATIA (3 of 5), SolidWorks (3 of 5)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Program Lead posted Oct 2
- CNC Programmer posted Jun 1
- Technical Estimator (Composites) posted May 20
- Manufacturing Engineer posted Sep 16
From the team and dates on Layup Parts's own job board.
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