Senior Composite Laminator

Orbex Space; Forres; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Composite Laminator, with proven skills in composites manufacturing especially with carbon fibre prepreg for precision parts.

You will join our team manufacturing the Prime launch vehicle here in Forres, working with experts in the field to produce our state-of-the-art orbital vehicle.

Orbex

Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime and Proxima launch vehicles being prepared to launch from Scotland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €158m/£133m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA.

We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime’s carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris on orbit.

Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark.

Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.

Orbex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is working towards a more diverse workforce in the aerospace industry.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Preparing mould tools and materials for manual lamination production processes.
• Following detailed production instructions and layup books to laminate high precision components most commonly with prepreg carbon fibre materials.
• Application of film adhesives, core materials and splicing materials by templates.
• Preparing components for curing including vacuum bagging, instrumentation and drop-test.
• Disassembly of mould tools, extraction of moulded parts and safe edge trimming.
• Component surface preparations.
• Operation of required equipment such as ovens, autoclaves, laser projection equipment, CNC ply cutters etc. subject to appropriate training and PPE.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience working in composites manufacturing specially with carbon fibre prepreg.
• Proactive and strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrable discipline in adhering to specified company standard operating procedures and quality methods.
• Ability to read engineering drawing will be advantageous.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Prior exposure to production aerospace or space industrial environment.

Personality

Orbex is a high-paced, startup culture where you will be encouraged to take assume responsibility for tasks and see them through. It is imperative that you take initiative, communicate openly and can collaborate with technical and non-technical team members. You must be able to thrive in an international, diverse and multicultural environment.

Location

This role is based in Forres at Orbex’s headquarters. Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness. It's close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort.

If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location. Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of Sutherland.

If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep.

Security

You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo a UK BPSS check which includes a criminal record check.

Benefits

For the right candidate we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary between £39,040 - £48,800
• 34 days paid holiday including bank and public holidays
• NEST workplace pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including: mortgage advice, health and wellbeing apps.
• Group Life Insurance, x4 annual salary.
• Orbex are able to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide comprehensive relocation assistance, this includes 1 month of accommodation in the local area paid for by the company, a relocation allowance and full support through the visa application process.