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

Internal relationships:

Work closely with other Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineering teams to ensure requirements are fully understood
Communicate effectively with counterparts in other product groups/business units, peers & managers to share expertise
Support junior engineers and/or subcontractors, including coaching and mentoring where appropriate.

External relationships:

Influence design teams and offer production advice and preferences to ensure design for manufacture (DFM) is upheld
Support to project and quality groups offering technical advice as necessary

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:

Education & Training

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

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