Aerospace Mechanical Technician — Assembly & Testing

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK Ltd; The Herberts; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Private medical scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

SNC Mission Systems UK is seeking a Mechanical Technician in St Athan to support manufacture, assembly, integration, maintenance and testing of aerospace and defence systems. You will follow engineering drawings, ensure safety and quality, and work closely with Engineering, Quality and Production teams.

Ideal candidates have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong experience in mechanical assembly, reading drawings and using measuring tools, plus a mindset for continuous improvement in a highly

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical assembly and reading engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment and hand tools.
• Understanding of tolerances and quality/inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical assembly, fitting, installation and integration on aerospace and defence products.
• Assemble components, sub-assemblies and complete systems per approved procedures.
• Conduct inspections and self-verification to ensure quality standards.
• Support testing, fault diagnosis and rectification activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Production to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Fitting

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Hand tools

Quality and inspection

Engineering tolerances

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND in an engineering discipline

Apprenticeship in an engineering trade

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring equipment

Job description

SNC Mission Systems UK is seeking a Mechanical Technician in St Athan to support manufacture, assembly, integration, maintenance and testing of aerospace and defence systems. You will follow engineering drawings, ensure safety and quality, and work closely with Engineering, Quality and Production teams.

Ideal candidates have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong experience in mechanical assembly, reading drawings and using measuring tools, plus a mindset for continuous improvement in a highly