Manufacturing Soft Goods Technician

World View • Tucson, AZ

1d • $20 - $25

About The Position

This role provides hands-on manufacturing support for soft goods, leveraging experience with textiles, fabrics, and production materials. Supports full lifecycle from R&D to production with test setup as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating industrial sewing machines; experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, or marine environments preferred.
• Experience working in Foreign Object Damage (FOD)–controlled environments.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Basic technical skills in soft goods fabrication, repair, and assembly, with the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to identify quality issues and report nonconforming parts to a supervisor.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience repairing, refurbishing, or modifying soft goods components.
• Basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and inventory tracking.
• Comfortable using computers for data entry, manufacturing systems, and recordkeeping.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing production needs; willing to learn new processes and tools.
• Time management skills and ability to meet production deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work well with supervisors and teammates.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, including OSHA guidelines and proper use of PPE.
• Experience with sewing, textiles, webbing, heat sealing, and use of fabrication tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with stratospheric balloon systems or high-altitude flight hardware.
• Hands-on experience with sewing, heat sealing, and/or ultrasonic sealing processes.
• Experience operating or supporting automated manufacturing systems.
• Parachute rigger experience or equivalent hands-on rigging background.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, documentation, and verification of soft goods manufacturing processes.
• Fabricate, assemble, and test soft goods prototypes and production hardware.
• Oversee and support soft goods fabrication and assembly activities in a production environment.
• Provide backup support to Manufacturing Engineering as needed.
• Diagnose product and process issues, clearly documenting and communicating findings.
• Perform quality inspections and verification through final product acceptance.
• Create patterns from existing components and/or engineering drawings and specifications.
• Build and assemble flight train components, including ladders, parachute sleeves, and Stratocraft assemblies.
• Support load testing activities for flight train systems.
• Provide hands-on support to build across multiple work cells as required.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet schedule and production goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and quality.
• Safely lift and move objects up to 40 lbs., regularly bend, stoop, and perform other physical tasks associated with manufacturing work.

Benefits

• You’ll join a global, supportive, and growing team where your ideas will be heard, and your work will make a real difference.
• We care about doing things the right way, balancing structure with flexibility, and professionalism with personality.
• Together we’re building a people function that’s forward thinking, collaborative and built to scale.
• You’ll work side by side with experts in emerging technology, gaining exposure to cutting edge ideas and projects that are shaping the future.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance because we believe in taking care of you as a person, not just a team member.
• Our modern office is designed to keep you inspired and energized, with a fully stocked kitchen, on-site exercise area, and stunning views that make every day brighter!
• We believe in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives, and every voice is heard.
• Our commitment to all team members is built upon five core cultural pillars: Engage, Lean In, Create, Care, and Own.
• Together, these pillars form the foundation of our employee experience while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed