Composites Technician: Carbon Fibre & Autoclave Expert

Corriculo Ltd; Harwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

28 days holiday

4% pension contribution

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Job summary

Corriculo Ltd is seeking a Composites Technician for its space and aerospace-focused engineering environment. You will produce carbon fibre, glass fibre, and aramid components from layup through cure and finish, working within Manufacturing Assembly, Integration and Testing.

You will also manufacture tooling and patterns, draft manufacturing procedures, and support facility management and supplier/customer reviews. Flexibility in hours to meet project schedules is expected.

Qualifications

• Solid practical experience in composites manufacturing, covering layup, resin impregnation, and curing processes such as VARTM or autoclave.
• Confident reading of detailed engineering drawings, tolerances, surface finishes and material specs, with ability to follow assembly procedures.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently and propose improvements.
• Eligibility to obtain UK BPSS clearance; space/aerospace sector experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on production of carbon fibre, glass fibre, and aramid fibre components from layup through cure and finishing.
• Manufacture tooling, moulds, and patterns using epoxy and foam.
• Assist in the assembly of research and space flight hardware.
• Draft and refine Manufacturing Assembly Procedures; support facility management; engage with supplier and customer reviews as needed.
• Flexibility around working hours to meet project schedules.

Skills

Composites manufacturing

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Organisation

Autoclave operation

Tools

Autoclave equipment

Job description

Corriculo Ltd is seeking a Composites Technician for its space and aerospace-focused engineering environment. You will produce carbon fibre, glass fibre, and aramid components from layup through cure and finish, working within Manufacturing Assembly, Integration and Testing.

You will also manufacture tooling and patterns, draft manufacturing procedures, and support facility management and supplier/customer reviews. Flexibility in hours to meet project schedules is expected.