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Rock West Composites · 3 months ago

R&D Composite Tech

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$32/hr - $42/hr

15+ years exp

Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. The R&D Composite Technician plays a critical role in supporting product development programs from concept through build and troubleshooting, focusing on executing prototype builds and ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturing

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review engineering to provide feedback on manufacturing risk

Ensure work instructions and documentation meet engineering requirements

Build complex components using various composites manufacturing techniques

Develop and create processing techniques for new components

Support multiple programs and customers

Help to define the approach by which products or components will be designed, tooled, built, otherwise completed, and/or analyzed to meet requirements specified by customers

Define method by which conformance to product and program requirements will be demonstrated (quality buy-off)

Support written proposals to customers by assessing scope and work required

Support Product and Process transfer from Development to operations team

Lead technician team in development builds and mentor team members to drive knowledge growth through the organization

Qualification

Composite manufacturingEngineering drawings interpretationComposite materials knowledgeComposite tooling productionPrecision bonded assemblyComposite machining processesQuality measuring toolsBasic computer proficiencyHand tools proficiencyTeam collaboration

Required

High School diploma or GED required; Associate degree or higher in a technical field preferred

Minimum 15 years of hands-on experience in a composite manufacturing environment

Must be able to work on projects from beginning to end; prep, kitting, fabrication, trim/drill, assembly, bonding, etc

Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and part layouts

Proven experience in the production of composite tooling and components, including prototype and development work

In-depth knowledge of composite materials and processes, including: Tapes, fabrics, braids, prepregs, wet layup, resin infusion, RTM, compression molding, filament winding

Fiber types: carbon fiber, fiberglass, quartz, Kevlar

Resin systems: epoxy, vinyl ester, cyanate ester

Familiarity with precision bonded assembly techniques and sandwich structure fabrication

Experience with composite machining and finishing processes, such as trimming, drilling, and coating

Skilled in the use of quality measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges)

Experience building and bonding composite assemblies, preferably in aerospace or spacecraft applications

Comfortable working on complex, cross-functional development projects in a team environment

Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Self-motivated, solutions-oriented, and dependable with a strong work ethic

Knowledge of aerospace hardware, materials, and processes is a plus

Proficient in the use of hand tools and shop equipment for fabrication, repair, and modifications

This position requires the use of information which is subject to compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations/ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (or, green card holder), protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State