Composite/Carbon Fiber Technician, Footwear Innovation

Overview

Imagine being at the forefront of product innovation, where your hands-on craftsmanship and technical expertise directly shape next-generation consumer products used by millions worldwide. In this dynamic role, you will blend advanced composites fabrication with cutting-edge engineering to scale revolutionary technologies from initial concept to physical reality. Partnering with Aquent, you will join a globally recognized leader in consumer goods—a brand celebrated for its relentless pursuit of groundbreaking design—and play a foundational role in bringing high-performance products to a global stage.

The Opportunity

Aquent has partnered with an industry-defining consumer goods pioneer dedicated to pushing the boundaries of performance and design. As a key contributor to the innovation team, you will bridge the gap between initial design concepts and high-performance physical products. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, state-of-the-art laboratory environment where your technical insights and hands-on skills will directly influence future product lines and manufacturing processes on a global scale.

What You’ll Do

In this collaborative role, you will drive the development and scaling of advanced materials and composite components. Your daily impact will include:

• Executing precise lay-up, molding, and bonding of carbon fiber, glass fiber, and other advanced composite prototypes.
• Safely handling, mixing, and applying epoxies, resins, and various adhesives in accordance with safety protocols.
• Preparing and maintaining all necessary materials, tooling, jigs, and equipment meticulously before each build.
• Utilizing both hand and power tools to accurately cut, trim, and shape composite materials.
• Operating specialized equipment, including vacuum pumps, ovens, and presses, while managing precise cure cycles.
• Leveraging CAD software to support the design of parts, tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Conducting thorough quality inspections of fabricated parts, identifying defects, and actively contributing to troubleshooting and resolution.
• Performing detailed part and material analysis on fabricated and tested components, employing statistical analysis to communicate findings.
• Maintaining clear, consistent documentation of processes, build records, inspection reports, and material usage.
• Presenting findings and progress updates compellingly to the broader innovation team and collaborating with global partners.

What You’ll Bring

To thrive in this highly technical and collaborative environment, you should possess the following qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in composites manufacturing or a materials development role.
• Direct, practical experience working with carbon fiber, glass fiber, or other composite materials.
• Working knowledge of key composite manufacturing processes, including prepreg layup, kitting, vacuum bagging, compression molding, curing, bonding, and finishing.
• Solid understanding of safe handling procedures for epoxies and chemical agents.
• Proficiency in CAD software for design support.
• Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills, with a collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach to troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs multiple times a day.
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional early morning or evening calls for global collaboration, and openness to potential international travel.

What Will Set You Apart

While not required, the following experiences and qualifications will help you stand out:

• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Composites Technology, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Prior experience in consumer product development, sporting goods, or related performance-driven industries.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools and methodologies, such as Design of Experiments (DOE) or Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Proven experience scaling a new process or technology from the prototyping phase into full-scale production.

About Aquent

Aquent offers contractors access to excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), and paid sick leave where applicable. Learn more about how we support our talent at aquent.com.