Composites Engineer - Entry Level

We're looking for an early-career engineer who wants to learn composites from the ground up, on the shop floor as well as at a desk. You'll work alongside other engineers and experienced technicians on real production and development programs, taking part in design, process development, manufacturing, and testing.

This is a hands-on role. Expect to split your time between engineering work (CAD, analysis, documentation) and the production floor (layups, cures, prototype builds, troubleshooting). As you build skills, you'll take on more ownership of parts and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Help design and develop composite parts and assemblies, from concept through production.

Support manufacturing processes including hand layup, vacuum bagging, autoclave and oven cure, resin infusion, trimming, and finishing.

Perform basic structural analysis and material evaluations with guidance from other engineers.

Take part in prototype builds, investigate production issues, and help improve processes to reduce defects, cost, and cycle time.

Write and update work instructions, process specifications, and quality documentation.

Support material and part testing, collect and analyze data, and report results.

Work with design, production, and quality teams to keep programs on track for performance and schedule.

Follow safety and compliance standards and help keep the work area safe and organized.

Skills

catia, composite, composite manufacturing, solidworks, cad software, as9100, finite element analysis, gd&t, iso 9001, mechanical testing, non destructive

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering, or a related field.

U.S. citizenship, required because this role involves work subject to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR).

Coursework, project, or internship experience with composite materials or manufacturing processes.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to communicate clearly and work well with engineers and technicians alike.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $43.26/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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