Senior Composite Technician

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

SENIOR COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: SENIOR COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME

Position Summary: The Senior Composite Technician plays a critical role in the fabrication, assembly, and development of advanced composite structures. This position leads by example in executing hands-on work, training junior technicians, supporting engineering in new product development, and troubleshooting complex manufacturing processes. The Senior Composite Technician is a key team leader on assigned projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and innovation in composite manufacturing.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the fabrication and assembly of composite parts using various layups, bonding, and curing techniques (e.g., pre-preg, vacuum bagging, autoclave, oven cure).
• Train and mentor technicians on composite processes, tooling, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and R&D teams during prototype and new product development phases.
• Identify and resolve technical issues in manufacturing processes, tooling, and part quality.
• Maintain detailed documentation of process improvements, deviations, and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and customer specifications.
• Provide input on process optimization, tooling design, and material selection.
• Lead by example in adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Support project planning and resource coordination with supervisors and production leads.
• Always be aware of FOD & Tool control
• Continuously demonstrate 5S Application
• Adheres to the highest practicable safety and housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned