Composite Designer (Required Security Clearance)

Company Overview

NobleTek is an engineering services company supporting the aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing industries. We specialize in CAD design, Composite design, NC programming, and CMM programming, providing expert solutions that help our clients develop, optimize, and maintain complex engineering projects.

NobleTek, built on a legacy dating back to 2006, is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing support for the aerospace industry, known for its precision, innovation, and commitment to excellence. With a team of over 70 skilled professionals, including 20% U.S. veterans, we bring deep expertise in aerospace design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, helping clients achieve efficiency, accuracy, and high-quality results.

Position Title: Composite Designer (Security Clearance Required)

Location: Clearfield, UT (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-time (Contract Available)

Shift: C-Shift (7:00am – 7:00pm FRI, SAT, SUN; Work 36 hrs, Paid for 40 hrs)

Employee Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) Matching – Plan for your future with employer contributions.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance – Comprehensive coverage options for you and your family.
• Generous Paid Time Off

- 3 weeks of PTO

- 1 week of paid sick time

- 1 flex day per quarter

- 10 paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support services for employees and their families.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Available to support continued education.
• Production Incentives – Earn additional compensation for work beyond 40 hours.
• Employee Referral Bonus – Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates who join the team.

Core Responsibilities:

Responsible for designing composite flat patterns and layups, creating 3D models and drawings, supporting manufacturing processes like fiber placement and laser projection, and managing project tasks, timelines, and communication with customers.

Activities and duties:

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

• Composite Manufacturing Layup Design, Producibility, Flat Pattern development support
• Primary contact for MEM scope of work
• Pre-cure programming support, laser projection and potentially IRD support
• Troubleshooting laser projection issues in a manufacturing environment
• Create 3D models, surface geometry, assemblies according to project specific inputs and requirements.
• Communicate with customers and team members regarding project scope, change requests and milestone completions
• Track project progress against allocated hours using sources available to ensure project initiatives are met
• Make decisions concerning personal time management and task prioritization to deliver quality service, on time and under budget

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience utilizing NX and NX Fibersim or similar software.
• Mechanical Design/Drafting experience is required.
• Experience with Aerospace structures and component design is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Due to the nature of this work and access to controlled technical data, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident of the United States or have obtained a dual citizenship in compliance with U.S. export control regulations. No sponsorship is available at this time.
• Secret Clearance Required
• Composite manufacturing experience is required
• Experience with Siemens NX or similar software required
• Experience with Siemens NX Fibersim or similar composites design software is required
• Experience with laser projection is a plus
• Experience with providing manufacturing floor support is a plus
• Ability to check manufacturing drawings to determine proper fit and function, correctness and completeness of information
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude, good reasoning and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Data Management and Configuration Management principles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-starter with the ability to carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision

Education / Training:

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies, Computer Science or equivalent required experience is required

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work C-Shift (7:00am – 7:00pm FRI, SAT, SUN; Work 36 hrs, Paid for 40 hrs)
• Work is performed in a standard office environment and involves the ability to support a manufacturing environment.
• Work involves the ability to sit and stand for an extended period of time.
• Ability to communicate on telephone and handle all calls in a professional and personable manner.
• Vision must be good enough to read keyboards, computer screen, reference books, reports and other written documents
• Ability to drive own or rental vehicle

Please visit our website at www.nobletek.com for more information!

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• CATIA V5 CPD or NX Fibersim: 3 years (Required)
• Mechanical Design/Drafting: 2 years (Required)
• Aerospace structures and component design: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person