Project Engineer, Composites Manufacturing
Company: Swift Engineering
Location: San Clemente
Posted on: January 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Project Engineer Composites MFG
is responsible for all tasks pertaining to realization of parts /
products, in coordination with all other departments within the
company. FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Director of Engineering
Salary Range: $90,000 to $130,000 annually Purpose : Swift
Engineering is uniquely positioned in the marketplace to provide
both Product Development and Manufacturing products and services,
specializing in advanced composites. Engineer I ensures that a part
/ product are effectively and successfully realized and design /
development projects are effectively and successfully executed.
Duties and Responsibilities: Product / Part Design Tool / Jig
Design Engineering calculations / analysis Create Engineering
reports / presentations Create internal specifications and
procedures Establishing product structures (Item, BOM, Routing,
Customer spec summary, Manufacturing aide, etc.) in the company’s
ERP/MRP system per operating procedures Communicate changes and
deviations to Manufacturing by releasing revisions, red-lines and
Engineering Orders through Senior Engineers Developing ply patterns
and creating cut files Physical manufacturing of parts and
assemblies Support Quality Assurance Create / support product and
project estimation Customer spec review Proposal writing Contract
review Contract change / PO review Project management for
build-to-print tasks as required, which could include; Establish
master schedule Coordinate, monitor and adjust schedule in
coordination with other departments Coordination with shipping /
receiving to assure that materials arrive with all required
documentations Coordinate with Quality Assurance with first article
inspections Interface with customer Working Conditions: Primarily
in an office environment, and shop environment. Periodic weekend or
evening work is expected. Travel is expected. Must be US Person per
ITAR requirements due to our contracts. Swift Engineering is an
EOE. This job description in no way states or implies that these
are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in
this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other
job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related
duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or
assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal
functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of
fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are
essential job functions and requirements and are subject to
possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s)
will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each
duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who
pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of
themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are
the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. Requirements
Qualifications: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or other
degrees and experiences that are deemed equivalent 3 – 5 years
experience in composites and other light weight structures design;
or 3 – 5 years experience in mechanical design; or 3 – 5 years
experience in aircraft design; or 3 – 5 years experience in
composite manufacturing processes and tool design Skills Required:
Fundamental mathematics Fundamental physics Understanding of
fundamental engineering disciplines such as mechanics of materials,
mechanics and fluid dynamics. Composite materials, Aircraft design
or vehicle dynamics background a plus CAD (preferably Solidworks
and CATIA V5) Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project Working connection
with all of company's programs and systems. Benefits 9/80 Schedule
Health Insurance Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees Life Insurance - 100%
covered by Swift, plus the option to purchase additional life
insurance for you and your dependents. 401k with company match
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday
hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans. 16 weeks of
paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond
with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition. Family
Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation),
adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits
and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
Keywords: Swift Engineering, Chula Vista , Project Engineer, Composites Manufacturing, Engineering , San Clemente, California
