Industrial Means & Tooling Engineer

Role Overview
* 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.

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.

Skill Set
Essential
* Degree/HNC or equivalent in an Engineering related discipline or strong relevant experience
* 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

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.