Engineering Technician

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.

Pay Range : $71,000 to $93,000 Annually

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt (hourly)

Reports to : Manufacturing Manager

Duties and 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

Requirements

Qualifications :

Candidates must be US Person for compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Required Skills :

Preferred Skills :

Working Conditions :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include 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.

Equipment Operated : Vacuum pumps, heat sources, special hand tools, ladders, stands, mechanical stands, hi-reach lifts.

Work Location : 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.

Benefits