Composite Clean Room Supervisor - Forres, United Kingdom - Orbex Space

Orbex Space
Orbex Space
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Forres, United Kingdom

6 days ago

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As the Composite Clean Room Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest of standards are adhered, while managing a team of technicians and coordinating daily activities.

Orbex


We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark.

Working on cutting-edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime's carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures.

A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris in space.


Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark.

Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.

Key responsibilities

  • Supervision of clean room staff to ensure they have all the information, documentation, equipment, etc. required to complete the day's tasks.
  • Assigning tasks to clean room staff.
  • Prioritise tasks to hold schedule.
  • Laminating ply checks, sign off and laminating maintaining quality.
  • Ensure Manufacturing Instructions and ply books are adhered to and correctly populated.
  • Foster a positive environment, have a 'can do' attitude and assisting in training, guidance, and progression of clean room technicians.
  • Promote teamwork and maintain open lines of communication within the team.
  • Following and maintaining workshop SOPs and ensure these are adhered to by all personnel.
  • Bag checking and sign off.
  • Autoclave and oven operation.
  • First off part inspection.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
  • Collaborate with the Health and Safety department to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Assist with prepreg material and consumable materials stock control recording.
  • Assist with performance feedback to aid performance reviews.
Skills and experience

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Outstanding laminating and bagging skills.
  • Extensive experience working in a composite clean room environment, ideally in a supervisory role.
  • Exceptional eye for detail.
  • Good analytical and problemsolving skills
  • Indepth knowledge and understanding of clean room standards and SOPs.
  • Team player
Must possess PC and Microsoft Office operational skills as a minimum

Personality


Orbex is a high-paced, startup culture where you will be encouraged to take assume responsibility for tasks and see them through.

It is imperative that you take initiative, communicate openly and can collaborate with technical and non technical team members.

You must be able to thrive in an international, diverse and multicultural environment.

Location

This role is based in Forres at Orbex's headquarters.

Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness.

It's close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort.


If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location.


Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of Sutherland.


If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep.

Security


You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention.

You will be required to obtain CTC clearance for the role.


Benefits:


  • Competitive salary
  • An equity stake in the company so you will really benefit from your hard work as the company grows and is successful.
  • Our roles need to be onsite in Scotland due to the nature of the position, export controls and security, but we are happy to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide relocation assistance as required.
  • Company Cycle to Work scheme
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