Composite Assembly Specialist

1 month ago


Forres, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Space Full time

We are seeking an experienced Composite Assembly Specialist to join our team at Orbex Space. 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 launch vehicle, as well as prototype hardware and test articles.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a composites production environment, working with pre-impregnated carbon fibre components and assemblies. You will be skilled in material and tool preparation, trimming and fitting, adhesive preparation and bonding, and large component assembly. Additionally, you will have a proven ability to operate with minimal management, working with process route cards, technical drawings, and digital process instructions.

As a Composite Assembly Specialist, you will be working closely with our team to develop and implement new manufacturing processes and techniques. You will also be responsible for providing support to in-house and external testing and part processing.

We offer a competitive salary, company cycle to work scheme, 34 days of holidays per year, 3% Nest Pension, independent mortgage advice, and life insurance. If you are a creative, lateral thinker with a passion for working with advanced materials, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

  1. End-to-end production of advanced composites components and assemblies.
  2. Material and tool preparation, trimming and fitting, adhesive preparation and bonding, and large component assembly.
  3. Provide support to in-house and external testing and part processing.
  4. Basic computer literacy.

Essential Experience

  1. Significant experience in a composites production environment working with pre-impregnated carbon fibre components and assemblies.
  2. Experience of aerospace, motorsport, or premium performance applications.
  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.


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