Composites Technician

Line Up Aviation; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation seeks a Composites Technician for a permanent role at Harwell, Oxfordshire. You will manufacture fibre-based components, process layups and curing methods, and assist in tooling, MAPs, and MAIT tasks. Flexibility for schedule variations is expected.

Must have strong engineering discipline, experience with composites, and ability to work with detailed drawings and tolerances. Aerospace context and ECSS awareness are desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong discipline in engineering with experience assembling precision components.
• Demonstrable practical experience in composites manufacturing and MAIT.
• Understanding of detailed drawings, finishes and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture carbon, glass and aramid fibre components.
• Layup, resin impregnation, VARTM or autoclave curing with finishing.
• Manufacture tooling/moulds using epoxy or foam materials.
• Support MAIT activities and project reviews; assist in MAPs and test procedures.
• Assist in facility management and supplier/sub-contractor visits.

Skills

Assembly of precision components

Composites manufacturing

MAIT knowledge

Detailed drawings & tolerances

MS Office proficiency

Problem solving

Teamwork & communication

Security clearance eligible

Education

Apprentice trained (Mechanical)

Tools

ECSS standards knowledge

Job description

Our client has an opportunity for a Composites Technician to join them on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for performing the manufacturing of composites / fibre-based material components and support day to day MAIT activities.

Role: Composites Technician

Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Discussed on application

What you'll be doing:

• Manufacture fibre-based materials components i.e. Carbon Fibre/ Glass Fibre / Aramid Fibre based components.
• Able to process fibre based materials through material layup, resin impregnation, VARTM or Autoclave based curing methods followed by finishing processes.
• Able to manufacture simple tooling / moulds and patterns using epoxy or foam based materials
• Support in and assembly of R&D and flight hardware.
• Support in the writing of Manufacturing Assembly Procedures (MAPs) and Test Procedures.
• Support in the facility management.
• Support the Project PA Managers in defining/writing qualified MAIT processes when required.
• Adhere to internal processes up to completion of tasks and to help Identify and propose process improvements and if approved support the implementation
• Support customer/internal reviews
• Visit sub-contractors/suppliers when required
• Ability to be flexible in working hours to meet schedules. (i.e., the occasional long day/weekends)

Essential Requirements:

• Strong discipline in engineering knowledge with very strong experience in Assembly of precision components
• Punctuality
• Demonstrable practical experience of composites manufacturing
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, Test (functional testing, Electrical bonding/isolation, Vibration, shock, TVAC, kinematic testing of deployable systems)
• Demonstrable experience of using Assembly procedures
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of detailed drawings, surface finishes, tolerances, materials
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
• Pragmatic and logical approach to problem-solving - ability to find simple solutions to complex problems
• Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills and written/verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational, Task management and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrative ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Apprentice trained (Mechanical) a distinct advantage
• Previous experience of the Space Industry and knowledge of relevant ECSS standards
• Technical knowledge of machine components
• An understanding of aerospace processes and components would be advantageous
• Ability to gain security clearance (be resident in the UK for at least 5 years)