Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

Expert Employment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace industry is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to contribute to the assembly and testing of space-certified products. The role involves using specialized tools for high-pressure systems and ensuring quality in fluidic components. Ideal applicants have mechanical engineering experience, preferably through apprenticeships, and are skilled in precision assembly tasks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable mechanical engineering skills, preferably through an apprenticeship.
• Experience in high-pressure testing and leak detection techniques.
• Familiarity with assembly and precision testing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and testing of aerospace components with precision.
• Conduct integrity assessments and maintenance of testing equipment.
• Utilize welding techniques and maintain inspection records.

Skills

Assembly Skills

Testing Skills

Engineering Skills

TIG Welding

Leak Detection

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Experience in Engineering Organisation

Tools

High-Pressure Gas Equipment

Helium Mass Spectrometers

Digital Voltmeters

Oscilloscopes

Data Acquisition Systems

Job description

• Type: Permanent

The core responsibility of this position is to contribute to the production of a wide range of products and fluidic components for the aerospace industry.

Specifically, the role focuses on supporting routine business operations related to the assembly, integration, and testing of space-certified products, including non-return valves, flow control valves, solenoid valves, cold gas thrusters, and upcoming development projects.

Prior experience as a Mechanical Fitter or demonstrable practical engineering skills, preferably acquired through an apprenticeship or within an engineering-related organisation.

Primary Duties

Perform precise assembly and testing tasks.

Conduct integrity assessments of assembled systems using high-pressure gases and specialised leak detection equipment, such as helium mass spectrometers.

Prepare components for assembly and testing by employing automated particle counting equipment or patch sample counting techniques.

Utilize digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, and high-voltage dielectric and insulation resistance test equipment.

Engage in material joining processes, including manual TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding and orbital welding, while maintaining weld inspection records for parts and test pieces.

Perform periodic maintenance of cleanroom facilities and testing equipment.

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Permanent