Carbon Fiber Footwear Innovation Technician

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in consumer goods to advance composite materials and prototype production. This role focuses on scaling a new technology from concept to reality, emphasizing process development, quality, and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will perform prepreg layup, molding, vacuum bagging, curing, bonding, and finishing, while applying CAD skills to support tooling and fixtures. Occasional early/late calls may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in composites manufacturing or a materials development role.
• Direct experience with carbon fiber, glass fiber or other composite materials.
• Working knowledge of prepreg layup, kitting, vacuum bagging, compression molding, curing, bonding, finishing.
• Solid understanding of safe handling procedures for epoxies.
• Proficiency in CAD.
• Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Collaborative team player with global partners.
• Ability to read technical drawings, specs and work instructions.
• Attention to detail and proactive troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional early morning/evening calls for global collaboration.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in process development for composite components as the team scales a new technology from concept to reality.
• Execute lay up, molding, and bonding of carbon fiber, glass fiber, and other composites per procedures.
• Safely handle, mix, and apply epoxies, resins, and adhesives.
• Prepare materials, tooling, jigs, and equipment before each build.
• Use hand and power tools to cut, trim, and shape composites.
• Operate equipment including vacuum pumps, ovens, presses, and manage cure cycles.
• Leverage CAD to support design of parts, tooling, jigs, fixtures.
• Conduct quality inspections and address defects or non-conformities.
• Perform part and material analysis using statistical methods.
• Document processes, build records, inspection reports, and material usage.
• Present findings to the innovation team.
• Collaborate with global partners across time zones.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Materials development

CAD skills

Communication

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Composites Technology, Materials Science, Engineering, or related

Tools

CAD

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in consumer goods to advance composite materials and prototype production. This role focuses on scaling a new technology from concept to reality, emphasizing process development, quality, and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will perform prepreg layup, molding, vacuum bagging, curing, bonding, and finishing, while applying CAD skills to support tooling and fixtures. Occasional early/late calls may be required.