AIT Manufacturing Engineer vn7269a based in Stevenage an initial 6 months but on going contract to 24ph
Qualifications and skills needed by applicants
Degree/HNC or equivalent in an engineering related discipline
Previous experience in a Manufacturing engineering role
Appreciation of manufacturing techniques, e.g CFRP, structural bonding/assemblies, TIG welding, within the aerospace industry.
Use of SAP or ERP system
Creation of build documentation to ensure clear instructions are given to shop floor operators. These should also define and build quality and offer full traceability.
Time served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications
A background ideally in an aerospace engineering environment, preferably within the space sector.
Outline Job Profile
To support shop floor activities and prepare work instructions for use on the shop floor, detailing the assembly requirements for satellite structures, panels for CPS as well as providing shop floor support for the areas mentioned.
Creation of work instructions and other build documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Provides an ’extension’ of the Manufacturing Engineering organisation to the workshop(s).
Deals with the day-to-day build operations and Work Instruction queries so as to maintain shop throughput.
Maintains close liaison with the production technician teams on the assembly shop(s).
Identifies proposed solutions to different working problems experienced.
Continue familiarisation/involvement with the processes being developed for the manufacture and installation of Spacecraft components and sub-assemblies.
Take on wide ranging involvement including structural build and propulsion system and sub- assembly techniques.
Assist in the writing of Training Modules and support their implementation
To write Development Plans/RDWR’s, Work Instructions and other documentation as required.
Liaison with the AIT Managers, Planning Engineers, Design Engineers, Quality, Area Supervisors and Team Leaders assigned to each project for all manufacture, assembly, and configuration requirements in respect of product construction and delivery status.
Instigate request and purchase of tooling and small shop aids as necessary to support shop floor activities and aid in-cycle time reduction
Monitor and aim to continually improve Health and Safety aspects in conjunction with the area Supervisors and Team Leaders.