COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN (R&D)

Company: Rock West Composites
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 2, 2024

Job Description:

Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Development Composite Technician.

Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. This position is located in our San Diego, CA-92154 location and reports to the Director of Development.

Position Summary:

The primary position covers all levels of general composites fabrication and will support our R&D and custom development projects. The Development Composite Technician is a senior level role and will require advanced composite fabrication experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Able to perform/oversee complex composite fabrication, mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly operation.
• Ability to interface with customer vendors, internal and external engineers, etc.
• Ability to operate and evaluate /test various shop / manufacturing equipment
• Capable of recognizing and solving problems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings / GDT, specs, data sheets, process documents, etc.
• Ability to perform research to solve complex manufacturing challenges
• Ability to perform in a very fast-paced complex, demanding, environment
• Good manual dexterity
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills Duties and product development include:
  • Wet lay-up, infusion, pre preg lay-up (oven & autoclave cure), press curing of composites, casting various materials
  • Evaluating tooling approaches / concepts, new processes, materials, and coating
  • Hand trimming, conventional machining (Mill, Lathe, surface grinder etc.) of high value, mission critical prototype hardware, structures, and/or assemblies
  • Bonding precision with tight tolerance using film adhesives and structural adhesives Qualifications and Requirements
    • 10+ years of composite experience
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Experience with Electrical, Mechanical, RF, and system or component testing
    • CAD experience, CNC Programming or operation, and 3D printing Preferred
    • Pneumatic / hydraulic experience
    • System level experience
    • Report writing
    • Travel up to 25%
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Perks and Benefits:
      • 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
      • Annual Bonus
      • 401K - 5% match
      • Employee Stocks Option Program
      • 9/80 work schedule
      • 8- paid Holidays
      • PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment
      • $2,500 tuition reimbursement
        
        Why should you want to work with us? Rock West Composites cares about our employees! Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical & Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment!
        
        Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Due to nature of defense contracts, US Citizenship is a requirement. As part of our Drug and Alcohol Policy, upon acceptance of any offer of employment, employment will be conditional of passing a required drug test.
        
        If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.

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