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Design Support Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bolton
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
17 Sep 2024
Reference
R22751

Job Details

MBDA's UK Seeker Division designs and develops state of the art RF and Dual Mode (RF and IR) seekers for use in guided missile programmes, join us and take a key role in the design support of our Seeker products.

Job Title: Design Support Engineer

Salary: Circa £ 50,000 depending on experience

Location: Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days on average 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.

The opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer with broad based skills, including a strong background in volume manufacturing & root cause analysis to take a key role in the design support of Seeker products being produced in our manufacturing facility based at Bolton. The role requires a high degree of enthusiasm and a determination, to work autonomously supporting the delivery of products to the right standard and within the required timescales.

You'll be acting as a Design Team representative to interface with the Design and Manufacturing Teams to transition a Seeker from development in to series manufacture. You'll be assisting with process capability, dealing with design queries and approving non-conformances where appropriate. Working closely with manufacturing team you will be liaising with both internal and external suppliers to ensure the continuity of supply.

This role offers an opportunity to be part of a successful busy team with plenty of variety - no two working days will be the same! You'll gain experience in RF/microwave Seeker technologies and IR optical systems, building your knowledge of various stages of Seeker development, test and production.

What we're looking for from you:
  • A broad based engineering background
  • Detailed Knowledge of volume assembly and test procedures
  • Engineer with the initiative and the determination to investigate and resolve production problems
  • Ability to manage your own workload
  • Good communication skills to interact well with both the design and manufacturing teams working on the project

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Our company:

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.

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
  • 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...
  • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
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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.

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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