Engineering Technician

Swift Engineering•San Clemente, CA

31d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Swift Engineering Inc www.swiftengineering.com is uniquely positioned in the marketplace to provide both Product Development and Manufacturing products and services, specializing in advanced composites, unmanned systems, robotics and associated technologies. Description: Engineering Technician(s) will be working closely with engineer(s), program manager(s), manufacturing (mfg) engineering manager, and other mfg. team members to manufacture and assemble composite/metallic products and vehicles for Swift.

Requirements

Requires at least 5 years of experience in an aviation related technician field
Knowledge and experience using various hand tools associated with assembly work
Drilling/trimming Techniques – both free-hand and with drilling/routing fixture
Measuring – use of precision measuring devices such as calipers, gages, indicators, micrometers, etc.
Aerospace fastener/cleco specialty installation equipment and QC tools
Knowledge and experience handling composite materials (core, pre-impregnated composite, wet-lay, etc…)
Knowledge and experience preparing lamination molds/tools using chemicals and hand tools such as sealer, release, scriber, etc
Knowledge and experience working with aerospace adhesives and resins, which includes but not limited to bond prepping, adhesive/resin mixing, adhesive application, dry fitting, liquid-shimming, wet-bonding with fasteners and/or cleco’s
Knowledge and experience doing body work on irregular surfaces, including using filler materials, scuff sanding, applying primer and touch up paint as required.
Knowledge and experience repairing metallic or composite aerostructures
Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting work instructions, specifications sketches, job travelers, planning documents and engineering drawings.
Teamwork: Work with other people in cooperation and as a good team member.
Candidates must be US Person for compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)

Nice To Haves

Assist in training and proficient in operation of metrology
Operate Laser Tracker
Operate FARO Arms
CMM

Responsibilities

Develop, refine, and recommend lamination, drilling/finishing, and assembly processes for prototype or LRIP programs
Prove/verify new processes or procedures and provide feedback to management to improve process
Assist Operations personnel in clarification of technical or ambiguous requirements
Assist in tool design / MFG aids
Assist or perform in critical process including, but not limited to: Composite/composite or composite/metal or metal/metal bond/liquid shim operations, Laminate complex components using different composite materials, Trim and drill components for assembly, Installation and in-process quality control of aerospace fasteners, Composite/metallic repair, Assemble sub-assemblies and integrate onto main assembly
Assist in operation of sensitive equipment including, but not limited to: Application of strain gages, Hydraulic proof loading and/or test to failure rigs, Environmental test chambers, Autoclave operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Assist in shop floor supervision and resource scheduling
Under standard supervision, applying trained procedures and collaborative solutions to meet work requirements. Priorities are determined by management.
Support and comply with all quality standards and management systems (Swift Internal, NADCAP & AS9100)
Elevate issues to management
Maintain a neat and orderly work area (e.g. general shop floor, clean room, trimming area)
Comply with all Company policies, procedures and regulations