Engineering Technician

Swift Engineering Inc 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.

About the role

Engineering Technician(s) will work closely with engineers, program managers, manufacturing (mfg) engineering manager, and other mfg. team members to manufacture and assemble composite/metallic products and vehicles for Swift.

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
• 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

Requirements

• 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 is 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
• Must be a US Person for compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)

Skills

• Meticulous to ensure quality of work across all products manufactured at Swift
• Strong mechanical aptitude in mechanical assemblies (relevant fields: marine, automotive, motorsport, aviation, aerospace, and energy)
• Clear, thorough, and timely communication (speak, listen, and write)
• Take responsibility for workmanship and productivity
• Expertise in operating pneumatic tools for trimming, drilling, and bonding of hardware, and technical devices for measurement
• Capable of satisfactorily completing all essential functions as determined by supervisor
• Teamwork: Work cooperatively and as a good team member

Preferred Skills

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

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to stand and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
• Open shop environment, occasionally in warehouse
• Protective equipment required: goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, safety harnesses, respirators, breathing equipment
• Potential hazards: exposure to high-intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, airborne substances, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets, working on unprotected heights or around moving machinery
• Periodic weekend or evening work is expected

Equipment Operated

• Vacuum pumps
• Heat sources
• Special hand tools
• Ladders, stands, mechanical stands, hi-reach lifts

Pay

30 - 45 USD per hour (San Clemente, CA)