Location: UK
Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Senior Production Technician
Our Client is looking for 2 skilled and motivated Senior Production Technicians to join their manufacturing team.
They are a UK-based Electric Propulsion company with many years of experience in the design, development and production of cutting-edge electric propulsion systems for a diverse range of applications. Projects range from early R&D to high levels of maturity flight systems and cover a range of technologies.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will play a critical role in the assembly, integration and testing of electric propulsion thruster components, ensuring compliance with rigorous quality standards. This hands-on position is ideal for individuals with a strong technical background, experience in spacecraft assembly processes and a passion for precision engineering.
- Develop assembly and integration procedures in collaboration with engineers and PA/QA leads
- Assemble and integrate components by following defined processes and procedures
- Assess supplier materials, components and data for compliance with requirements
- Review designs to evaluate interface tolerances, material selection and compatibility
- Operate and maintain mechanical manufacturing and electrical tools
- Support testing activities for Electric Propulsion components
- Identify non-conformances during manufacturing or testing and perform initial troubleshooting
- Provide feedback on processes and procedures to enable continuous improvement and lessons learned for future projects
- Maintain tidiness, organisation and adherence to safe working practices in production areas and clean rooms
Qualifications and Experience
- A degree, HND or HNC in an engineering or technical discipline
- At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the space sector
- Hands-on experience with spacecraft assembly processes, such as soldering, crimping, potting and bonding (certification in these processes is highly desirable)
- Strong knowledge of industry-standard CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent)
- Experience or knowledge of electric propulsion systems is highly advantageous
Location
This is a full time position in the UK.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in the UK.
Employment Offer
- £30-40k annual salary, depending on experience
- Opportunity to work with a highly talented international team working on cutting edge technology
- Flexible working around core hours (Mon-Fri)
- 25 days holiday
- Private healthcare
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Bonus scheme
- On-site parking
- Free coffee, tea and water in the office
We are looking for someone to start immediately.
Apply now to begin your next exciting space career in the UK.
For further information about this position please Contact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.
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