Composite Technician

Managing Composites; Madrid; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible compensation system

TaxDown services for tax optimization

23 working days of annual leave

Job summary

Managing Composites seeks a hands-on professional to operate our composite manufacturing workshop and testing laboratory. You will support R&D and industrial development, manufacturing demonstrators, validating processes, and maintaining facilities.

The role involves resin infusion, materials testing, equipment validation, inventory management, and documentation in a development environment with high task variability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with resin infusion processes.
• Experience with different resin chemistries and reinforcement systems.
• Ability to independently define and execute wet manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of auxiliary materials used in infusion and lamination processes.
• Ability to evaluate and provide technical feedback on new materials and processes.
• 3-axis CNC programming and CAM operations.
• Design and manufacture of moulds using additive manufacturing technologies.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DfM).
• Basic CAD knowledge.
• Organised and methodical, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture composite parts and demonstrators using wet processes, especially resin infusion.
• Provide technical support to R&D via material and process testing.
• Support industrial projects with manufacturing, inspection and quality control.
• Prepare materials, consumables and tooling for workshop activities.
• Participate in implementing and validating new equipment and production processes.
• Manage inventories of materials and consumables.
• Maintain and organize the workshop and laboratory.
• Perform basic waste management and chemical storage per internal procedures.
• Prepare manufacturing records, test reports and basic technical documentation.

Skills

Resin infusion

Independent execution

Adhesives knowledge

CNC programming

CAD knowledge

Metrology

Additive manufacturing

DfM

Workshop hygiene

Multitasking

Tools

CNC CAM

CAD software

Additive manufacturing hardware

Measurement equipment

Job description

At Managing Composites, we specialise in advanced engineering and manufacturing of composite materials for projects that few companies are willing to take on: high-performance automotive, marine and aerospace applications. We were born as a remote-first company with a global mindset, working with clients and suppliers from all over the world. We are a small, close-knit team with high standards and a strong focus on quality, where everyone has a name, a story and a voice.

We Are Looking For

A professional responsible for the day-to-day operation of the composite manufacturing workshop and testing laboratory, providing support to both R&D projects and industrial development activities for customers. The selected candidate will participate in the manufacturing of demonstrators, process validation, test preparation, and the operational maintenance of the facilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Manufacturing composite parts and demonstrators using wet manufacturing processes, especially thermoset resin infusion.
• Providing technical support to R&D projects through the execution of material and process tests.
• Supporting industrial projects by carrying out manufacturing, inspection, and quality control activities.
• Preparing materials, consumables, and tooling required for workshop activities.
• Participating in the implementation and validation of new equipment and production processes.
• Managing inventories of materials and consumables.
• Maintaining and organizing the workshop and laboratory.
• Performing basic waste management and chemical storage activities in accordance with internal procedures.
• Preparing manufacturing records, test reports, and basic technical documentation.

Composite Manufacturing

• Demonstrable experience with resin infusion processes.
• Experience working with different resin chemistries and reinforcement systems.
• Ability to independently define and execute wet manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of auxiliary materials used in infusion and lamination processes.
• Ability to evaluate and provide technical feedback on new materials and processes.

Workshop Operations

• Basic metrology and dimensional inspection.
• Manufacturing of simple tooling for development and prototyping activities.
• Performing basic repairs on composite parts: structural bonding, insert installation, assembly of fasteners and hardware.
• Manual machining operations: cutting, drilling, trimming, fitting and finishing.

Management and Safety

• Operational management of the workshop and laboratory.
• Inventory control and procurement requirements management.
• Knowledge of the safe storage of chemical substances.
• Basic industrial waste management.
• Awareness of and commitment to safety and facility maintenance.
• Experience with other composite manufacturing processes: RTM, SMC/BMC, pultrusion, filament winding, PCM.
• Experience with prepreg materials.
• Knowledge of structural adhesives.
• 3-axis CNC programming and operation (CAM).
• Design and manufacture of moulds using additive manufacturing technologies.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DfM).
• Basic CAD knowledge.
• Organised and methodical individual.
• Ability to work independently.
• Practical and solution-oriented profile.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to work in development and prototyping environments with a high variability of tasks.
• Manual skills for assembly and manufacturing activities.
• Sufficient level of English to understand technical documentation and communicate in professional environments.
• Proficient use of office software for the preparation of records and reports.
• Ongoing technical and soft skills training to support your professional growth.
• Flexible compensation system.
• Health Insurance
• TaxDown services for tax optimization.
• 23 working days of annual leave, plus December 24th and 31st.
• Focus on motivation and well-being: Various initiatives to support your happiness and satisfaction.