Industrial Means & Tooling Engineer

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Industrial Means & Tooling Engineer
on an initial 6 -month contract. As the Industrial Means & Tooling Engineer
you convert requirements into hardware ensuring safety, legal and company specifications are followed and met. You will ensure quality and process robustness through continuous review and improvement of processes.

Role: Industrial Means & Tooling Engineer
Pay: £32 per hour Via Umbrella
Location: Stevenage
Contract: Monday – Friday 37 hours per week, 6 months
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS

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.

Essential Skills:

• 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

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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