Composites Technician

• Job Location: England
• Type: Permanent
• Posted: 10/04/2025

Overview

Based in the Manufacturing Assembly Integration Test (MAIT) team which is responsible for assembly and testing of hardware and
supporting process documentation to meet quality standards. Perform manufacturing of composites / fibre-based material
components and support day to day MAIT activities to ensure successful delivery of the MAIT phase of
internal and external funded projects.

Your tasks

• Manufacture fibre-based materials components i.e. Carbon Fibre/ Glass Fibre / Aramid Fibre based components.
• Able to process fibre-based materials through material layup, resin impregnation, VARTM or Autoclave based curing methods
followed by finishing processes.
• Able to manufacture simple tooling / moulds and patterns using epoxy or foam-based materials
• Support in and assembly of R&D and Space flight hardware.
• Confident in working alone.
• Support in the writing of Manufacturing Assembly Procedures (MAPs) and Test Procedures.
• Support in the facility management.
• Support the Project PA Managers in defining/writing qualified MAIT processes when required.
• Adhere to internal processes up to completion of tasks and to help Identify and propose process improvements and if
approved support the implementation when required
• Support customer/internal reviews
• Visit sub-contractors/suppliers when required
• Ability to be flexible in working hours to meet schedules. (i.e., the occasional long day/weekends)

Qualifications

Essential

• Strong discipline in engineering knowledge with strong experience in Assembly of precision components.
• Punctuality.
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspect of composite manufacturing
• Demonstrable practical experience of composites manufacturing
• Demonstrable experience of using Assembly procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of detailed engineering drawings, surface finishes, tolerances, materials
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
• Pragmatic and logical approach to problem-solving – ability to find simple solutions to complex problems
• Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills and written/verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational, Task management and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrative ability to work on own initiative with forward planning to achieve targets

Desirable

• Apprentice trained (Mechanical) a distinct advantage
• Previous experience of the Space Industry and knowledge of relevant ECSS standards
• Technical knowledge of machine components.
• An understanding of aerospace processes and components would be advantageous
• Ability to gain security clearance (be resident in the UK for at least 5 years)

Capital International Staffing Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.