Manufacturing Technician
- Employer
- MBDA
- Location
- Stevenage
- Salary
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
- Closing date
- 19 Sep 2019
- Reference
- P7585
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- Discipline
- Manufacturing & Production
- Sector
- Defence
- Job Type
- Engineer
Job Details
The Manufacturing Technician CNC Machinist will be responsible for the programming and running of various manual or CNC machines in a predominantly R & D manufacturing environment. The role will involve the manufacture of prototype ‘build from scratch’ items and tooling to small scale production runs, to modifying existing parts and generally supporting the Manufacturing Service Centre.
The Role
- Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure
- Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits
- Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks
- Be fully conversant with all machines, equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle
- Ensure manufacturing and inspection times are met
- Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack
- Maintain to the highest level workmanship standards and product quality
- Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Maintain a good housekeeping policy
- Communicate best practise to other team members
- Liaise with designers and engineers to advise and to provide producibility solutions on a variety of products
- Provide time and cost estimates for current and future workload products
What’s in it for you?
MBDA prides itself on providing on-the-job training plus a range of courses to enhance your development further
What’s great about the team?
- Manufacturing UK is an integral part of the Operations Directorate whose principal mission is to ensure that MBDA deliverable commitments are met in terms of time, cost and quality. We pride ourselves in providing the ultimate application of Manufacturing expertise and capability throughout the entire lifecycle and supply chain of our product.
- We're passionate about our people and recognise that to continually exceed our clients' expectations and needs, Manufacturing UK require an intelligent and motivated team
- Ideally formal technical engineering / craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 and TR23 / TR21 / HNC or equivalent certificate
- Ideally 5 years experience as a skilled machinist, including 3-axis milling and lathes.
- Toolmaker experience would be beneficial.
- CNC experience with knowledge of programming
- IGES interface knowledge and experience would be beneficial
- Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook & Powerpoint)
- Understanding of basic CAD/CAM software packages such as MasterCam.
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Awareness of Health and Safety
- ESD environment awareness would be an advantage
What would you get?
- Competitive salary, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities.
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Company
Together. For the future of defence.
We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.
Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.
In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.
For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.
Our Values
Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.
Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.
- Website
- https://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01438754500
- Location
-
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom
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