Senior Composite Assembly Technician

Company : Orbex Space

Job Description - Senior Composite Assembly Technician

We are looking for an experienced Senior Composite Laminator, with proven skills in composites manufacturing especially with carbon fibre prepreg for precision parts.
You will join our team manufacturing the Prime launch vehicle here in Forres, working with experts in the field to produce our state-of-the-art orbital vehicle.

Orbex
Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime and Proxima launch vehicles being prepared to launch from Scotland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €158m/£133m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA.
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 on orbit.
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.
Orbex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is working towards a more diverse workforce in the aerospace industry.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a member of the composites production team you will be involved in the end-to-end process of producing advanced composites components and assemblies for the launch vehicle as well as prototype hardware and test articles
We are growing the team fast and are looking for experienced team members, ideally with experience in flight certified composite manufacturing although experience in other, high precision industries such as motorsport would be relevant
Material and tool preparation, trimming and fitting, adhesive preparation and bonding, large component assembly
Provide support as required to in-house and external testing and part processing

Qualifications and Skills

Ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings and instructions
Proactive and strong team player with excellent communication skills
Adaptable and able to work under pressure to tight timescales
High attention to detail
Basic computer literacy

Essential Experience

Significant experience in a composites production environment working with predominantly pre-impregnated carbon fibre components and assemblies
Experience of aerospace, motorsport or premium performance applications. Aerospace or Space preferred
Proven ability to operate with minimal management, working with process route cards, technical drawings and digital process instructions
In depth knowledge of component trimming, surface preparation for bonding, epoxy adhesive processing and application, fitting and assembly, composite drilling and riveting.
Sound working knowledge of carbon composite production processes from tool preparation, lamination and cure preparation to part finishing
Working knowledge of one or more composite assembly joining techniques

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with medium to large scale, flight certified components
Ability to interrogate CAD data for information
Experience with ultralight bonded structures such as UAV and space applications
Exposure to automated manufacturing techniques such as ply cutting, winding and AFP
Mechanical fitting, Component inspection (Geometric, NDI)
Experience closely following well defined and regulated manufacturing procedures

Personality
Orbex is a high-paced, startup culture where you will be encouraged to take assume responsibility for tasks and see them through.
It is imperative that you take initiative, communicate openly and can collaborate with technical and non-technical team members.
You must be able to thrive in an international, diverse and multicultural environment.

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 a UK BPSS check which includes a criminal record check. 

Benefits
For the right candidate we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

Competitive salary between £39,040 - £48,800
34 days paid holiday including bank and public holidays
NEST workplace pension
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme, including: mortgage advice, health and wellbeing apps.
Group Life Insurance, x4 annual salary.
Orbex are able to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide comprehensive relocation assistance, this includes 1 month of accommodation in the local area paid for by the company, a relocation allowance and full support through the visa application process.

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