Lead Composite Technician: Innovate, Mentor & Build

HEICO; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO is seeking a Senior Composite Technician in Vista, CA to lead the fabrication and assembly of advanced composite structures. You will train junior technicians, support engineering in prototype development, and troubleshoot complex manufacturing processes on high-precision programs.

You will collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to drive process improvements, ensure safety and quality, and maintain thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with composite layups, bonding, and curing processes.
• Ability to train and mentor technicians on quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and R&D during prototype and new product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fabrication and assembly of composite parts using layups, bonding, and curing techniques.
• Train and mentor technicians on composite processes and safety practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and R&D on new product development phases.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing process issues and part quality concerns.
• Maintain detailed documentation of process improvements and deviations.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and customer specifications.
• Provide input on tooling design and material selection.
• Lead by example in safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Process improvement

Tools

Composite layup techniques

Bonding and curing processes

Pre-preg handling

Vacuum bagging / autoclave

Job description

HEICO is seeking a Senior Composite Technician in Vista, CA to lead the fabrication and assembly of advanced composite structures. You will train junior technicians, support engineering in prototype development, and troubleshoot complex manufacturing processes on high-precision programs.

You will collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to drive process improvements, ensure safety and quality, and maintain thorough documentation.