Mechanical Engineer, Calibration & Maintenance

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

Salary: Up to £40,000 dependent on experience plus bonus and benefits

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Calibration and Maintenance team at Stevenage, to commission, calibrate, maintain and repair various test platforms to component level.

The work is varied, challenging and interesting, and will require you to work closely with the rest of the team and others, including test equipment and product design teams.

The role may also offer opportunities to travel within the UK, Europe, and sometimes further afield.

What we're looking for

• Minimum qualification HNC/NHD in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Experience and knowledge of mechanical measurement techniques.
• Good understanding of calibration principles and processes.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to deal with multiple issues, tasks and priorities concurrently.
• Electrical/Electronic qualifications and experience would be advantageous.
• Experience in precision dimensional metrology techniques would be an advantage.

What's in it for you?

• You will be working with a pro-active, multi-disciplined team of engineers, supporting complex test platforms, in the manufacture and test of complex missile systems.
• Opportunities to work alongside other engineers, from a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines, e.g. Manufacturing, Design and Test to gain an overall appreciation of MBDA, and possibly influence the design processes.
• You will be trained to calibrate 'Special-to-type' test platforms, using a range of technologies and techniques.
• You will have an annual review, to assess and plan any future development opportunities and needs to widen your engineering knowledge.
• Opportunities to mentor more junior staff.
• Opportunity to develop your skills using some of the very latest precision measurement equipment.

The Role

• Responsible for the initial commissioning, routine calibration, periodic maintenance and repair of various electro-mechanical and hydro-pneumatic test platforms, used during the design, manufacture and in-service support of our products.
• Calibration of test platforms using defined instructions, handbooks, drawings or specifications.
• Maintain electro-mechanical test/measurement equipment and tooling to component level
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic test systems, including high pressure gasses, and pure air systems.
• Generate clear and comprehensive calibration/maintenance records for traceability purposes.
• Mentor more junior staff and share best practice with the team.
• Represent the calibration department at Integrated Production Team meetings, to provide technical information/advice when requested
• Provide technical advice/guidance on C & M measurement.

Our benefits

• *Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.

Join a great team!

You will be joining a small, dynamic, focussed team, responsible for supporting the test and measurement equipment used during the design, manufacture, and in-service support of our products.

The team are self-motivated, with a pro-active approach to delivering support to our internal and external customers and suppliers.

We work closely together, sharing knowledge and best practice, while embracing innovation.

Why us?

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

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