CAM Process Engineer

Job Summary

• To carry through AIT requirements for the production machining of satellite components from engineering concept to shop floor in a controlled manner.
• Ensure quality and process robustness through continuous review and improvement of processes
• Support and influence the operations teams on technical issues
• Communicate effectively with counterparts in other product groups/business units, peers & managers to share expertise
• Provide technical requirements & justifications to the MGSE & Tooling Engineering group
• Support engineers and/or subcontractors, including coaching and mentoring where appropriate.
• Influence design teams and offer production advice and preferences to ensure DFM is upheld and ensure the AIT CAM processes are followed
• Provide technical requirements & justifications to CAE and the IM portal and intranet group
• Support to project and quality groups offering technical advice as necessary

Job Profile

Key responsibilities:

• To develop and build relationships both internally and externally and work as part of a team
• The accurate production of CNC data including all checking and setting sheets in accordance with company procedures
• Able to drive the company design tool 3DX
• Actively seek to develop own learning and skills and to keep up to date with new processes and tooling
• Ability to deliver multiple tasks to set time frames with minimal supervision
• Able to organise and manage own workload inline with production requirements
• The ability to understand and use company systems and software
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written (internally and externally)
• Identify problems and apply technical knowledge to resolve them
• Suggest process improvements considering business benefits
• Takes responsibility for implementing improvements
• Is aware of the need to involve others as required
• Instigate request and purchase of tooling and small shop aids as necessary to support shop floor activities and aid in-cycle time reduction
• To write company documentation as required.

Skills/Experience Required

Essential requirements:

• Experience in setting and operating CNC machines in an Aerospace environment, preferably in the space sector
• Typically 5 year's relevant experience in a Manufacturing Machine shop Engineering Role
• Appreciation of machining techniques e.g. CFRP, Composite, Honeycomb panels
• Understanding of prismatic machining fundamentals
• 5-axis machining
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and 3D models
• A good knowledge of clamping methods including vacuum tables
• A good knowledge of CAD/CAM software in a 3D environment
• Good understanding of machine including Heidenhain and Siemens

Desirable requirements:

• A good understanding of spacecraft manufacture and build philosophies
• Knowledge of VB scripting in the CAM environment
• The ability to "hit the ground running" would be hugely advantageous

Other:

• Some clean room working
• Occasional UK/European travel

Education & Training

Strong experience in a similar role

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday days - ad hoc opportunity for working extra hours mid-week & weekends

Travel

None

Extension

Probable extension after initial contract duration

Base of Work

This role will be working on site full time - free parking is provided

Reason for vacancy

Workload

Interview Process

One stage interview - on site

Guidant Global (Airbus) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.