Composite Technician (m/f/d)

The role

The Composite Technician performs composite layup, vacuum-bagging, curing, bonding, trimming, drilling, and finishing. They execute the complete CFRP manufacturing process and operate heavy production machinery.

What you will do

• Execute complete CFRP manufacturing process from pre-preg lamination to final bonding and assembly
• Operation of heavy production machinery including Winding or AFP machines, cranes, and forklifts
• Support Manufacturing Engineering in tool design and procurement
• Support the manufacturing of assembly / bonding jigs
• Preparation of test specimens and precision/ sensitive parts
• Communicate with suppliers and external partners
• Assist composite manufacturing & machining technology procurement
• Work cross functionally with related departments
• Continuously improve already existing procedures and processes with a focus on lean manufacturing

Required qualifications

• Educational background as composite technician
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing and/or repair of composite structures
• Hands-on experience with composite bonding and machining processes
• Experience with operating a wide variety of hand and power tools and shop tools
• Experience with composite manufacturing processes (prepreg layup, infusion technologies, etc.)
• Ability to follow manufacturing documents like production orders and ply books
• High level of self-reliance with the ability to work both in a team and autonomously
• Humble and willing to go out of your way to help others
• Can-do attitude and outstanding communication skills
• Fluent English

Nice to have

• German is highly preferred
• Experience operating industrial scale composite production machines
• Experience with assembly and bonding jig design

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch
• Flexible mobility budget: choice between fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
• Rental clothing with laundry service
• Sport Clubs membership: sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance

Before you apply

• Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process

About the company

Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. They aim to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit.