An exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Manufacturing Technician to join team in a fast-paced, friendly and inclusive, busy workshop based at our Stevenage site.
Salary : Circa £43,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working : 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you:
Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime:
opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave:
Up to 15 additional days
Flexible working:
We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
Enhanced parental leave:
offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
The opportunity:
This opportunity is for a Mechanical Inspector to join the Manufacturing team supporting inspection and certification of a variety of mechanical hardware builds, ranging from small fixtures through to complex missile systems, during all phases of the product lifecycle. You will be providing operations support to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.
Ensuring that completed hardware builds have been manufactured in accordance with drawing requirements and specifications and are free from damage;
Maintaining a safe working environment in-line with 5S policies
Always aiming to deliver in line with all time, cost and quality requirements
Ensuring assembly unit production costs are met
Maintaining, to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality
Ensuring any non-conformances are processed and controlled correctly;
Ensuring that all manufacturing documentation is complete and carries the necessary certifications;
Working closely with fellow Operators, Engineering and Quality to overcome any technical challenges and offer feedback for continuous improvement activities
You will be working with a large team of multi-disciplined operators in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices through to experienced skilled technicians, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production.
What we're looking for from you:
Qualifications required (all of the below):
Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)
Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings and planning instructions
Practiced in the inspection of mechanical hardware including damage and build integrity
Attention to detail
Good analytical skills
The ability to produce work to a very high standard
ESD/ FOD awareness experience would be advantageous
Flexibility and adaptability
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
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