Aerospace CAD-to-Fab Operator

Molex; Dundee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex in the United Kingdom is seeking a technically skilled Manufacturing Technical Operator to produce and assemble high‑performance aerospace components in a modern facility. You will operate advanced machinery, read engineering drawings, capture production data, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring AS9100 compliance and high quality standards.

Join a collaborative team focused on precision, safety, and delivering reliable interconnections for challenging aerospace

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-technology production environment.
• Strong technical aptitude and hands-on engineering capability.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Good computer literacy and confidence with digital manufacturing systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and follow structured processes.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble aerospace components and assemblies per drawings and work instructions.
• Operate advanced manufacturing equipment and automated production machinery.
• Set up, adjust, and monitor equipment to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Utilise digital manufacturing systems and electronic work instructions.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic troubleshooting.
• Record production and traceability data using electronic systems.
• Support introduction of new manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement.
• Conduct inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Identify and report non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and aerospace regulations.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant working environment.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Hands-on engineering

Reading engineering drawings

Precision

Digital literacy

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing apprenticeship

HNC/HND/SVQ/NVQ or equivalent technical qualification

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Manufacturing equipment/automation

Electronic work instructions/production software

Job description

Molex in the United Kingdom is seeking a technically skilled Manufacturing Technical Operator to produce and assemble high‑performance aerospace components in a modern facility. You will operate advanced machinery, read engineering drawings, capture production data, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring AS9100 compliance and high quality standards.

Join a collaborative team focused on precision, safety, and delivering reliable interconnections for challenging aerospace