Composite Technician

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Composites Technician to join their innovative team. This role involves engaging in groundbreaking aerospace projects, where you'll manufacture and process advanced composite materials. You'll play a vital role in the assembly and testing of hardware, contributing to both internal and externally funded projects. With a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression, this position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment that values precision engineering and creativity. If you have a passion for aerospace technology and a strong engineering background, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative engineering team

Engagement in groundbreaking projects

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly of precision components and composites manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and materials.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and processing fibre-based materials for aerospace projects.
• Writing Manufacturing Assembly Procedures and supporting project management.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Composites manufacturing

Assembly procedures

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Composites Technician

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum
Location: Near Oxford, UK
Hours: Monday to Friday, day shift
Interview Process: Video interview followed by a 2nd stage face-to-face interview
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Permanent

Are you a skilled technician with a passion for precision engineering and composites manufacturing?

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join a leading space systems manufacturer that is at the cutting edge of aerospace and space sector technology. As part of our Manufacturing Assembly Integration Test (MAIT) team, we're seeking a dedicated Composites Technician to play a pivotal role in the assembly and testing of hardware for both internal and externally funded projects.

Why you should apply:

1. Competitive salary up to £40,000
2. Engage in groundbreaking projects related to space and aerospace industries
3. Opportunities for career progression and skills development
4. Work within a collaborative and innovative engineering team

Composites Technician Duties:

1. Manufacturing of fibre-based materials components such as Carbon Fibre/ Glass Fibre / Aramid Fibre-based components
2. Processing fibre-based materials through material layup, resin impregnation, VARTM, or Autoclave-based curing methods followed by finishing processes
3. Manufacturing simple tooling/moulds and patterns using epoxy or foam-based materials
4. Supporting the assembly of R&D and Space flight hardware
5. Contributing to the writing of Manufacturing Assembly Procedures (MAPs) and Test Procedures
6. Facility management support
7. Supporting Project PA Managers in defining/writing qualified MAIT processes
8. Adherence to internal processes and identification/proposal of process improvements
9. Participating in customer/internal reviews and visiting subcontractors/suppliers as required
10. Flexibility in working hours to meet schedules, including the occasional long day/weekends

What we're looking for:
Essential skills and experience:

1. Strong discipline in engineering knowledge with significant experience in the assembly of precision components
2. Demonstrable experience in composites manufacturing and using assembly procedures
3. Comprehensive knowledge of engineering drawings, surface finishes, tolerances, materials
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
5. Excellent problem-solving skills with a pragmatic and logical approach
6. Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
7. Strong organisational, task management, and multi-tasking skills
8. Ability to work independently with forward planning to achieve targets

Desirable:

1. Apprenticeship trained in Mechanical Engineering highly advantageous
2. Previous experience in the Space Industry and knowledge of ECSS standards
3. Understanding of aerospace processes and components
4. Eligibility to gain security clearance (must have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years)

Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you do not receive a response within this timeframe, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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