Textum develops innovative fabric and multi-dimensional preform solutions for extreme environments, serving industries including aerospace, space, defense, energy, and infrastructure.

Textum OPCO, LLC is hiring an R&D Engineer for its Belmont, NC textile manufacturing operation. The role involves supporting both internally and externally funded research and development activities related to textile design and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, building, and working with materials; interfacing with vendors, technicians, and peers; and communicating challenges, identifying needs, and formulating plans. Responsibilities include technology ideation, defining R&D roadmaps, hands-on fabrication, materials characterization, prototype testing, and transitioning new products from R&D to production. The position requires a Ph.D. in Engineering, with specialization in mechanical, aerospace, composites, textiles, or materials engineering desired. Experience in advanced textile weaving and composite materials is advantageous. The role demands strong spatial reasoning skills, technical aptitude, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be exclusive US Citizens, willing to obtain a US DoD Security Clearance, and pass drug and background checks. Textum offers benefits including health care, retirement plan, paid time off, and training & development opportunities.

R&D Engineer position at Textum for textile manufacturing, requiring Ph.D. in Engineering and experience in materials and prototyping.

R&D Engineer

Textum OPCO, LLC is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer for its Belmont, NC textile manufacturing operation. The role requires significant prior experience in designing, building, and working with mechanical systems; interfacing with vendors, technicians, and peers; and communicating challenges, identifying needs, and formulating plans. The Mechanical Design Engineer will perform various activities including custom equipment design, build, and maintenance; production equipment style changes; additive manufacturing; and PLC programming.

Responsibilities include:
- Creating tools and equipment from product functional requirements
- Managing vendors for custom hardware procurement
- Implementing process monitoring, feedback, and in situ quality control
- Documenting and managing build processes and equipment implementation
- Collaborating on prototypes and first articles with new equipment
- Supporting transition of new equipment to production
- Writing technical documentation
- Providing ongoing production support

Requirements:
- Exclusive US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical engineering preferred)
- SolidWorks design experience desired
- Experience with advanced textile weaving and composite materials is advantageous
- Strong mechanical/technical aptitude and manual dexterity
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Ability to operate hand tools and machinery
- Must pass drug test and background check

Benefits include health care plan, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, and training & development opportunities.

This full-time, direct hire position offers 1st shift hours in a drug-free work environment. Textum OPCO, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Mechanical Design Engineer needed for textile manufacturing operation, focusing on innovative fabric solutions for extreme environments.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Textum develops innovative fabric and multi-dimensional preform solutions for customers in aerospace, space, defense, energy, and infrastructure industries, specializing in textile solutions for extreme environments and specialty composite production.

Textum OPCO, LLC is hiring a Material and Process Engineer for its Dayton, OH composite manufacturing operation. This early-career level position involves supporting development and production activities related to composite part manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have experience working around hot ovens/furnaces and knowledge of proper chemical handling practices. Responsibilities include process documentation, part fabrication, internal and external communication, supplier coordination, technician leadership, and shop management. The role involves hands-on activities such as kitting, molding, equipment maintenance, fabrication, and assembly. The engineer will work with various chemicals, fluids, and compressed gases, following OSHA standards. They will also have opportunities to grow into sales and marketing activities, R&D, quality control, and other job functions. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, US citizenship, and willingness to obtain a US DoD Security Clearance. Experience with SolidWorks, composite materials, and high-temperature composites is advantageous. The company offers benefits including health care, retirement plan, paid time off, and training & development opportunities.

Material and Process Engineer position at Textum OPCO, LLC for composite manufacturing in Dayton, OH. Early-career opportunity in aerospace and defense industries.

Material and Process Engineer

Textum OPCO, LLC is hiring a Material and Process Engineer for its Dayton, OH composite manufacturing operation. This is an early-career level position supporting development and production activities related to composite part manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have experience working around hot ovens/furnaces and knowledge of proper chemical handling practices. Responsibilities include process documentation, part fabrication, internal and external communication, supplier coordination, technician leadership, and shop management. The role involves hands-on activities such as kitting, molding, equipment maintenance, fabrication, and assembly. The engineer will work with various chemicals, fluids, and compressed gases, following OSHA standards. They will support both production and R&D activities, conduct quality control, and have the opportunity to grow into sales, marketing, R&D, and quality control roles. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, US citizenship, and willingness to obtain a US DoD Security Clearance. Experience with SolidWorks, composite materials, and high-temperature composites is advantageous. The company offers benefits including health care, retirement plan, paid time off, and training & development opportunities.

Material and Process Engineer position at Textum OPCO, LLC for composite manufacturing in Dayton, OH. Early-career role supporting development and production activities.

Textum OPCO, LLC Engineering Jobs

Textum develops innovative fabric and multi-dimensional preform solutions for extreme environments, serving industries including aerospace, space, defense, energy, and infrastructure.