Job Summary:
The UAV Composite Manufacturing Technician is responsible for manufacturing high‐precision composite components for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This role supports flight‐critical production by executing composite lay-up, bonding, curing, and finishing operations in accordance with aerospace quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fabricate complex UAV aerostructures, including fuselages, wings, fairings, and control surfaces.
- Perform hand lay-up and vacuum bagging using carbon fiber, fiberglass, honeycomb cores, and advanced resin systems (pre-preg and wet lay-up).
- Prepare molds, tooling, and materials for production, ensuring surfaces are treated and ready for layup.
- Execute secondary operations, including bonding, assembly, precision trimming, drilling, and finishing.
- Operate curing equipment, such as ovens and autoclaves, following specific ramp-up and soak cycles.
- Interpret engineering drawings, ply sequences, and work instructions (Work Orders) to ensure design compliance.
- Inspect parts for common defects (e.g., delamination, voids, or bridging) and ensure dimensional accuracy.
- Maintain meticulous records of production and quality data within manufacturing logs or ERP systems.
- Adhere to clean-room discipline, including strict compliance with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), FOD (Foreign Object Debris), and PPE requirements.
- Support R&D initiatives, including prototype builds and continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects.
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or ITI (Composites/Fitter/relevant trade).
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in composite manufacturing or aerospace production.
- Proficient in carbon fiber composite lay-up techniques and vacuum bagging.
- Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical manuals.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a quality-first approach to manufacturing.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth UAV production environment.
Work Environment:
This role operates in a manufacturing and clean-room environment. Candidates will be exposed to composite materials, resins, solvents, and temperature-controlled curing processes. Strict adherence to safety, quality, and contamination-control procedures is required.
