Engineering Technician

Swift Engineering; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Engineering Inc. seeks an Engineering Technician to work with engineers, program managers and manufacturing teams to manufacture and assemble composite and metallic products and vehicles.

The role involves developing lamination, drilling, finishing and assembly processes for prototypes and LRIP programs, verifying new processes and assisting operations with technical clarifications. Candidates should have at least 5 years' aviation-related technician experience, strong mechanical aptitude,

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation related technician fields and working with assembly processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools used in aerospace assembly.
• Experience interpreting work instructions, specs, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine lamination, drilling, finishing, and assembly processes for prototype or LRIP programs.
• Verify new processes and provide feedback to improve procedures.
• Assist operations in clarifying technical requirements and supporting tool design/MAF aids.

Skills

Precision measurement

Mechanical aptitude

Aviation/ocean/aviation related tech

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

FARO Arms

Job description

About the Role

Swift Engineering Inc www.swiftengineering.com is uniquely positioned in the marketplace to provide both Product Development and Manufacturing products and services, specializing in advanced composites, unmanned systems, robotics and associated technologies.

Description

Engineering Technician(s) will be working closely with engineer(s), program manager(s), manufacturing (mfg) engineering manager, and other mfg. team members to manufacture and assemble composite/metallic products and vehicles for Swift.

What You'll Do

• Develop, refine, and recommend lamination, drilling/finishing, and assemblyprocesses for prototype or LRIP programs
• Prove/verify new processes or procedures and provide feedback to management to improve process
• Assist Operations personnel in clarification of technical or ambiguous requirements
• Assist in tool design / MFG aids
• Assist or perform in critical process including, but not limited to:
• Composite/composite or composite/metal or metal/metal bond/liquid shim operations
• Laminate complex components using different composite materials
• Trim and drill components for assembly
• Installation and in-process quality control of aerospace fasteners
• Composite/metallic repair
• Assemble sub-assemblies and integrate onto main assembly
• Assist in operation of sensitive equipment including, but not limited to:
• Application of strain gages
• Hydraulic proof loading and/or test to failure rigs
• Environmental test chambers
• Autoclave operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Assist in shop floor supervision and resource scheduling
• Under standard supervision, applying trained procedures and collaborative solutions to meet work requirements. Priorities are determined by management.
• Support and comply with all quality standards and management systems (Swift Internal, NADCAP & AS9100)
• Elevate issues to management
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area (e.g. general shop floor, clean room, trimming area)
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures and regulations

Qualifications

• Requires at least 5 years of experience in an aviation related technician field
• Knowledge and experience using various hand tools associated with assembly work
• Drilling/trimming Techniques – both free-hand and with drilling/routingfixture
• Measuring – use of precision measuring devices such as calipers, gages, indicators, micrometers, etc.
• Aerospace fastener/cleco specialty installation equipment and QC tools
• Knowledge and experience handling composite materials (core, pre-impregnated composite, wet-lay, etc…)
• Knowledge and experience preparing lamination molds/tools using chemicals and hand tools such as sealer, release, scriber, etc
• Knowledge and experience working with aerospace adhesives and resins, which includes but not limited to bond prepping, adhesive/resin mixing, adhesive application, dry fitting, liquid-shimming, wet-bonding with fasteners and/or cleco’s
• Knowledge and experience doing body work on irregular surfaces, including using filler materials, scuff sanding, applying primer and touch up paint as required.
• Knowledge and experience repairing metallic or composite aerostructures
• Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting work instructions, specifications sketches, job travelers, planning documents and engineering drawings.
• Teamwork: Work with other people in cooperation and as a good team member.

Candidates must be US Person for compliance with ITAR

Required Skills

• Must be meticulous to ensure quality of work across all products manufactured at Swift
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude in mechanical assemblies. Industries such as marine, automotive, motorsport, aviation, aerospace and energy are relevant fields of experience
• Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner
• Take responsibility for workmanship and productivityExpertise in operating pneumatic tools for trimming, drilling and bonding of hardware, and technical devices for measurement
• Must be capable of satisfactorily completing all the essential functions as determined by supervisor

Preferred Skills

• Assist in training and proficient in operation of metrology;
• Operate Laser Tracker
• Operate FARO Arms
• CMM

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equipment Operated

Vacuum pumps, heat sources, special hand tools, ladders,stands, mechanical stands, hi-reach lifts.

Work Location

Open shop environment, occasionally in warehouse.

Protective Equipment Required

Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, safety harnesses, respirators, breathing equipment.

Potential Hazards

Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, airborne substances, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets, working on unprotected heights or around moving machinery. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.

Swift Engineering Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment with Swift Engineering Inc is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

About Swift Engineering

If you’re passionate about engineering, innovation and making a difference, we invite you to join the Swift Engineering family. Together, we are shaping the future of aerospace and creating technologies that will change the world.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

30 - 45 USD per hour (San Clemente, CA)