Composite Technician

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire Salary: £45,000 Hours: Day shift Monday to Friday Benefits: * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * Pension scheme * Clean, highly advanced engineering environment * Long-term career development within the space sector We are seeking a skilled Composite Manufacturing Technician to support the manufacturing, assembly and integration of advanced fibre-based components. You will play a key role in ensuring hardware is manufactured, assembled and documented to meet strict quality and process standards required for spaceflight programmes. Composite Manufacturing Technician Responsibilities: * Manufacture fibre-based composite components including carbon fibre, glass fibre and aramid fibre materials * Perform material layup, resin impregnation and curing processes including VARTM and autoclave methods * Carry out composite trimming, finishing and post-processing activities * Manufacture tooling and moulds used in composite production * Support the assembly and integration of R&D and flight hardware * Assist with the creation and maintenance of Manufacturing Assembly Procedures (MAPs) * Maintain strong adherence to internal manufacturing and quality processes * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations * Assist Project Product Assurance Managers in defining and qualifying MAIT processes * Support internal and customer technical reviews * Occasionally visit suppliers or subcontractors where required * Work flexibly to support programme schedules when required Composite Manufacturing Technician Skills: * Strong background in precision engineering assembly * Demonstrable experience in composite manufacturing * Knowledge of composite materials, layup and curing processes * Experience working from manufacturing assembly procedures * Ability to carry out composite trimming and finishing * Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and materials * Proficient with Microsoft Office * Logical, pragmatic problem-solving approach * Strong organisation and task management skills * Ability to work independently and within a collaborative engineering team Desirable Experience: * Mechanical apprenticeship or engineering qualification Apply today to speak to one of our consultants. Syntech Recruitment Limited: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary placements. For full details, including our T&C’s and Privacy Policy, visit our website: INDO