Laminated Material Technician – Composite Material

PLD Space·Elche, Spain

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    PLD Space doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Elche

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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What you'll do

·       Perform manual lay-up operations of prepreg composite materials (carbon and fiberglass). 

·       Interpret blueprints, ply sequences, orientations, and references. 

·       Position each ply correctly, respecting fiber orientation, tolerances, and sequence. 

·       Prepare and apply auxiliary materials: 

o   Peel ply 

o   Release film 

o   Breather fabric

o   Vacuum bag and sealant tape

·       Perform vacuum bagging operations and leak tests. 

·       Ensure laminate quality: 

o   Absence of wrinkles 

o   Correct compaction 

o   Elimination of trapped air 

·       Control material traceability (batches, out-life, ply identification). 

·       Handle laminating tools and fixtures (molds, templates, rollers, etc.). 

·       Collaborate in demolding operations if necessary. 

·       Maintain order and cleanliness of the area according to 5S standards. 

·       Comply with established quality, safety, and regulatory procedures. 

What we're looking for

·       More than 5 years of experience in manual lay-up with prepreg and fiberglass.

·       Control of material traceability and shelf life 

·       High precision and attention to detail 

·       Manual dexterity 

·       Interpretation of blueprints and specifications 

·       Teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment 

·       Technical communication skills 

·       Proactivity and autonomy 

Nice to have

Desired requirements

·       Advanced Vocational Training Cycle in mechanical manufacturing or equivalent.

·       Specialization Course in Composite Materials for the Aerospace Industry (RD1153/2021), preferably.

·       Experience in an aerospace environment 

·       Experience in automated fiber placement (Automated Fiber Placement “AFP”).

What you'll get

·       Physiotherapy within our facilities

·       50% subsidy on your health insurance

·       You will be able to add your family members to the health insurance at a competitive price.

·       Healthy snacks and assorted fruit

·       23 vacation days + December 24th and 31st

·       Flexible working hours

·       We foster practical learning

·       We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork

·       On-site nursery

·       Restaurant tickets

·       Transportation

·       Training

About the company & team

PLD Space is an international company whose mission is to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Based in Elche and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a world reference in the small satellite launch vehicle sector. Its MIURA rocket family and its LINCE crew capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty in space transportation, covering the full range of space missions.

PLD Space has more than 188,000 m² of technical facilities in Elche, Teruel, Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), allowing it to offer complete launch services for satellites and other payloads into space.

Teamwork, courage, determination, and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee autonomous and reliable access to space for satellites at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer the best launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, and national and international government agencies.

As a Lamination Technician, your main role within the area will involve the manufacturing of parts through manual lay-up, using materials such as prepreg and fiberglass. Your role is critical to ensuring the correct orientation, compaction, and quality of the laminate, in compliance with the technical, regulatory, and traceability requirements established. 

We have five fundamental beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.

·       Teamwork

·       Effort

·       Dynamism

·       Commitment

·       Make it easy

Additional information

Join us to reinvent the way rockets are built!

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

About the company

PLD Space

PLD Space

Aerospace

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Spanish company
100-250 employees