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Virgin Galactic · 4 days ago

Supervisor, Materials Testing

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $123K/yr

6+ years exp

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. As a Materials Test Technician Supervisor, you will lead the materials test team and ensure that composite components meet the standards required for the next generation of spaceships.

AerospaceCommercialSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day operation of the materials test team, laboratory and inventory

Execute tensile, torsion, compression, flexure and shear materials testing using equipment including (but not limited to) universal test equipment

Collect test data and report results to engineers, managers and executives

Oversee the trimming, machining and drilling of composite parts and test coupons to precise specifications

Interpret engineering drawings and follow Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWIs) to ensure fabrication accuracy and quality

Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and quality

Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leaders to support collaboration across teams to complete project

Provide mentorship and training to junior technicians

Monitor and control maintenance and calibration of test assets (universal test machines, thermal/humidity chambers)

Provide mentorship and training to junior technicians

Execute other duties as required by Virgin Galactic senior leadership to support company and program objectives

Qualification

Composite material testingBlueprint interpretationLeadership experienceLay-up proceduresStructural bondingComposite machiningProcess improvementAgile work environmentSafety practicesTechnical report writingMentorship skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum of six (6) years of experience in composite material test, preferably in the aerospace industry

Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience of a technician team

Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or models on paper or digital

Extensive knowledge of and experience in lay-up procedures, vacuum bagging, and oven/autoclave curing

Experience with structural bonding using both adhesives and mechanical fasteners

Experience with strain gauge bonding on composite test coupons

Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and composite machining equipment, including saws, surface grinders, drills, pencil grinders, lathes, mills and other mechanical tools

Shop floor manufacturing and inspection technologies knowledge

A hands-on mentality and an emphasis on continuous improvement

Experience in an Agile work environment

Execute other duties as required by Virgin Galactic senior leadership to support company and program objectives