Composite Assembly Specialist

1 month ago

Forres, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Space Full time
Orbex Space: Composite Assembly Technician

We are seeking an experienced Composite Assembly Technician to join our team at Orbex Space, a leading micro-launch company based in Forres, Scotland. As a key member of our composites production team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end process of producing advanced composites components and assemblies for our orbital launch vehicle.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Material and tool preparation, trimming and fitting, adhesive preparation and bonding, large component assembly.
  2. Provide support as required to in-house and external testing and part processing.
  3. Basic computer literacy.
Essential Experience:
  1. Significant experience in a composites production environment working with predominantly pre-impregnated carbon fibre components and assemblies.
  2. Experience of aerospace, motorsport or premium performance applications. Aerospace or Space preferred.
  3. Proven ability to operate with minimal management, working with process route cards, technical drawings and digital process instructions.
  4. In-depth knowledge of component trimming, surface preparation for bonding, epoxy adhesive processing and application, fitting and assembly, composite drilling and riveting.
  5. Sound working knowledge of carbon composite production processes from tool preparation, lamination and cure preparation to part finishing.
  6. Working knowledge of one or more composite assembly joining techniques.
  7. Ability to interrogate CAD data for information.
  8. Exposure to automated manufacturing techniques such as ply cutting, winding and AFP.
  9. Mechanical fitting, Component inspection (Geometric, NDI).
  10. Experience closely following well-defined and regulated manufacturing procedures.
What We Offer:
  1. Competitive Salary between £38 - £48k depending on experience.
  2. Company Cycle to work Scheme.
  3. 34 days of holidays per year.
  4. 3% Nest Pension.
  5. Independent Mortgage Advice.
  6. Life Insurance.

Orbex Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is working towards a more diverse workforce in the aerospace industry. We are happy to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide relocation assistance as required.

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