Aerospace Engineering Technician: Composite & Assembly

Actalent; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician in San Clemente, CA to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and program teams on composite and metallic aerospace products. You will support process development, fabrication, assembly, testing and continuous improvement across aerospace programs.

You should bring 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing, strong ability to read drawings, and hands-on experience with composites, drilling, bonding and aerospace hardware installation.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in aerospace/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and travelers.
• Experience with prepregs, core materials, bonded structures.
• Experience with drilling, trimming, and aerospace fastener installation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine manufacturing processes for composite layup, drilling, trimming, finishing, and assembly.
• Support prototype and low-rate production programs.
• Verify new processes and provide improvement recommendations.
• Assist with tooling development and shop floor scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP and internal quality requirements.

Skills

composite assembly

engineering documentation

aerospace

drilling

troubleshooting

assembly operations

Tools

FARO Arm

CMM operation

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician in San Clemente, CA to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and program teams on composite and metallic aerospace products. You will support process development, fabrication, assembly, testing and continuous improvement across aerospace programs.

You should bring 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing, strong ability to read drawings, and hands-on experience with composites, drilling, bonding and aerospace hardware installation.