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Job Description

Overview

Virgin Galactic is seeking a highly motivated Lead Manufacturing Technician to support its Vehicle and Rocket Motor Manufacturing teams. This hands-on role requires great attention to detail and excellent people skills to manage risks in human spaceflight through design and assembly efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with providing technical guidance to shop floor teammates
  • Work closely with Supervisor to ensure daily milestones are met and forecast completion dates
  • Adhere to directions and guidelines from Supervisor to support collaboration across teams
  • Fabricate and assemble composite parts and sub-assemblies of varying complexities
  • Safely utilize shop tools and machinery including drills and die grinders
  • Trim, bag, and mix a variety of materials, composites, chemicals, and resins
  • Understand and apply adhesives and mixing ratios to tight tolerances
  • Work on complex manufacturing assignments requiring judgement in resolving issues
  • Follow instructions precisely to complete complex assemblies accurately
  • Utilize computer skills to support manufacturing of products
  • Encourage and provide development and training opportunities for technicians
  • Work collaboratively to achieve goals and complete assigned tasks

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum five years of experience as a technician in aerospace or high-reliability field
  • Two years of leading and mentoring others in technical tasks and projects
  • Experience with aircraft fabrication or similar production fabrication and assembly
  • Understanding of multiple types of fasteners
  • Hands-on experience in a precision yet manual manufacturing setting preferred
  • Knowledge of proper drill speeds and feeds for materials being worked
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and models
  • Willing to be clean shaven to wear a full-face respirator
  • Ability to support scheduled work shifts, extended hours, and weekends if necessary

Additional Information

  • Work Schedule: 4/10 Onsite Monday through Thursday Day Shift (6:00am – 4:30pm)
  • Potential Future Work Schedules include night and weekend shifts
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