Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, Test Engineer
Outline
A Manufacturing Assembly Integration Test (MAIT) Engineer is required to work on an exciting challenging project.
The Engineer will provide Manufacturing Engineering support to the Operations teams within MAIT and support the Manufacturing Engineering team deliverables with the production of fully integrated Satellite Telecoms Products.
Job Profile
* Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to Operations including working with technicians,
Inspectors, team leaders when required
* Support the generation of standard documentation in line with scheduled needs.
* Produce re-work instructions / deviation plans / discrepancies based on project requirements and
identify parts and tooling required to carry them out - (materials, tooling, requirements and
Methodology)
* Support quality reviews and Root Cause Analysis using lean tools
* Support Lessons Learned exercises at key milestones involving all key stakeholders in phase
(Operations, process owners, MAIT management, and design)
* Ensure that feedback is provided from the cleanroom and to the Process Owners so that the current
processes can be updated to improve them / remove non-quality.
* Support to Research & Design / Research &Technology for process developments and new process
implementation, undertake process improvement and maintenance and monitor process implementation
in operations.
* Support training module creation, maintenance & Delivery. (Support to process owner / Operations).
* Ensue where possible that process and procedures are standardised, optimised, current and usable
by working with Process Owners to identify future improvements.
* Design of day to day operational tooling / manufacturing aids for manufacture execution
* Support the use of Tooling and ensure feedback is provided to the team for issues
and improvements.
* Review documentation and conduct safety reviews to support critical handling activities.
Skills/Experience Required
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Appreciation of manufacturing techniques e.g. CFRP, structural bonding or TIG welding, within the
space/aerospace industry - with a realistic minimum of five years' experience
* Mechanical & Electrical design / manufacturing / validation / experience
* Process and Quality driven approach with high attention to detail.
* Manufacturing / Test processes for the space industry.
* Use of Windchill, P6, IPS, 3D live, 3D experience or other similar systems
* Understanding of build documentation to ensure clear instructions are given to shop floor operators.
* Lean manufacturing techniques including 5S, root cause analysis and continuous improvement (Green
belt).
* Mechanical handling equipment.
* Procedures and process control.
* Able to work offsite (UK and abroad) for undefined periods at short notice.
* Work overtime and occasional shifts, as and when required.
* Able to support out of normal hours work using the "on call" rota process, as and when required.
* High self-motivation and ability to deal with changing priorities on a multi project basis.
* Good planning skills and process competence (MRP/SAP system experience an advantage
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:
* A good understanding of spacecraft manufacture and build philosophies
* Clean room experience
* Knowledge of Health and Safety principles and their application to the specific environment
Education & Training
Minimum of HNC level in a Mechanical discipline.
A lesser qualification or a time served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications
The successful candidate will be required to apply for and receive a DBS certificate prio
