Industrial Means & Tooling Engineer

Job Summary

• To convert requirements into hardware ensuring safety, legal and company specifications are followed and met
• Ensure quality and process robustness through continuous review and improvement of processes

Job Profile

REPORTING TO -

• Industrial Means Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Definition, design and supply of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) and tooling for the manufacture, test and delivery of satellite/spacecraft structures.
• Provision of estimates and schedules and thereafter the control of the design, structural analysis, supplier selection, manufacturing reviews and acceptance/qualification testing. .
• An awareness of safety issues associated with Mechanical Handling Equipment
• Creation of technical documents to ensure the manufacture, testing and safe usage of MGSE to company standards.
• To develop and build relationships both internally and externally and work as part of a team
• Actively seek to develop own learning and skills
• Ability to deliver multiple tasks to set time frames with minimal supervision
• Able to organise and manage own workload
• The ability to understand and use company systems and software
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written (internally and externally)
• Responsible for the delivery of MGSE and Tooling to project on Quality, Cost & Schedule.
• Suggest process improvements considering business benefits
• Takes responsibility for implementing improvements
• Awareness of the need to involve others as required

Skills/Experience Required

ESSENTIAL -

• Typically 2 year's relevant experience in a Manufacturing based design engineering role.
• Appreciation of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment & Tooling manufacturing techniques
• Creation of technical reports to cover the use and legislative impacts on all equipment
• Time served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.
• Experienced in dealing with customers and suppliers
• A background in an engineering environment, preferably within the space sector
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experienced in technical documentation writing

DESIRABLE

• A good understanding of MGSE/tooling manufacture and design philosophies

TARGET INDUSTRIES

• Space
• Aerospace
• Engineering
• High Tech Manufacturing

Education & Training

ESSENTIAL -

Degree/HNC or equivalent in an Engineering related discipline or strong relevant experience

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday days - occasional opportunity for extra hours mid-week

Travel

Occasional travel to other UK sites and supplier premises

Extension

Probable extension after initial contract duration

Base of Work

This role will be working on site full time - free parking is provided for this role in a local car park approximately fifteen minutes' walk from site

Reason for vacancy

Workload

Interview Process

One stage interview - virtual

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