Senior Composite Laminator

2 weeks ago

Forres, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Space Full time

Orbex


We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark.

Working on cutting edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime's carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures.

A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris in space.


Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark.

Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.


Role and Responsibilities:

  • Preparing mould tools and materials for manual lamination production processes.
  • Following detailed production instructions and layup books to laminate high precision components most commonly with prepreg carbon fibre materials.
  • Application of film adhesives, core materials and splicing materials by templates.
  • Preparing components for curing including vacuum bagging, instrumentation and droptest.
  • Disassembly of mould tools, extraction of moulded parts and safe edge trimming.
  • Component surface preparations.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Proven experience working in composites manufacturing specially with carbon fibre prepreg
  • Proactive and strong team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrable discipline in adhering to specified company standard operating procedures and quality methods.
  • Ability to read engineering drawing will be advantageous.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

  • Prior exposure to production aerospace or space industrial environment.

Personality
Orbex is a fast-moving company with a lot going on every single day.

We are looking for motivated team players who will work hard, deliver reliably and put the team above themselves without any need for supervision.


Typically you will be:

  • A creative, lateral thinker
  • Flexible, dedicated, trustworthy
  • Comfortable with multitasking
  • Highly detailoriented
  • Energetic and proactive

Location
This role is based in Forres at Orbex's headquarters.

Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness.

It's close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort.


If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location.


Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of Sutherland.


If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep.


Security


You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention.

You may be required to undergo BPSS security screening including a criminal record check.

Benefits

  • Salary of £2038K depending on experience
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Share Options in the company so you will really benefit from your hard work as the company grows and is successful
  • Our roles need to be onsite in Scotland due to export controls and security, but we are happy to provide relocation assistance as required
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