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Manufacturing Technician

Overview and Background

SPARC Research was founded in 2018 to advance state-of-the-art rocket and airbreathing technology development, preliminary design, and prototype demonstration using modern multiphysics modeling tools. With industry leading years of combined experience in rocket propulsion, SPARC’s personnel create relationships with customers that are built on trust.

Working with established propulsion suppliers, missile prime contractors, and Government laboratories to provide unique design solutions to demanding propulsion requirements, SPARC Research provides unbiased technical analyses and design solutions that our customers can count on. SPARC Research currently has 27 full-time employees, numerous interns and consultants, and is still growing. The SPARC team represents a combined 500+ years of experience in rocket propulsion and government contracting.

Keys to company success:

  • Relationships with customers that are built on trust
  • Unbiased technical analysis and design solutions a customer can count on
  • Providing a work life for employees that is enjoyable and rewarding
  • A transparent management approach that recognizes personal employee contributions
  • Engagement with educational institutions at all levels

SPARC Research seeks a Manufacturing Technician to join our team in Warrenton, VA. Our position requires the ability to work with various materials, tools and equipment, in support of manufacturing operations for delivery of products to our customers.

Job Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Technician will support Engineering with the development of manufacturing processes for new products; define facility and equipment needs; help to establish safety requirements for processes, equipment and facilities.   Partner with engineering and operations to help develop procedures required for equipment and processes; train operators and technicians on equipment and manufacturing processes, as needed.  Support developing preventative and routine maintenance planning for equipment and facility. Support development and execution of materials receiving, storage, and shipment based on program requirements. Participate in lean manufacturing applications such as 5S, value stream mapping, and standard work development.  Support safety checks and maintain PPE requirements in the operations area.

Requirements

Our position requires a high school degree or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

  • Experience working in a manufacturing facility
  • Assist with application of lean principles
  • Ability to coordinate with other team members regarding product design requirements, specifications, and manufacturing methods
  • Satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, which requires U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency. Having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with manufacturing safety, hand tools, energetic materials, chemicals, manufacturing systems and quality planning.
  • May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level
  • Travel to customer facilities (<10%)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and requirement documents