Aircraft Structures Workshop Engineer – Hands-on & Growth

Draken; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching pension up to 12%

Bonus incentives

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Tech vouchers

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Draken in the United Kingdom is seeking a Workshop Engineer to support the Workshop Team Leader in maintenance and manufacturing tasks for Part-145 C-rated components and Part-21 manufacturing activities. You will work under the Chief Engineer to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

You will interpret technical drawings, assemble aircraft components, maintain and repair mechanical and structural parts, and ensure calibration and documentation are complete.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Good technical English (written and spoken).
• Self-starter who seeks solutions and works well under deadlines.
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and budget considerations.
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, confident and assertive.
• Willingness to operate within Draken's values and standards.
• Medically fit for daily engineering duties including detachment work.
• Willingness to work shift patterns as required by operations.
• Security clearance to meet UK ITAR requirements.
• Interest in progressing to Approved Workshop Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft components from a kit following drawings and specs, using riveting, bolting and other methods.
• Manufacture metal detail components involving bending and fitting, with proper documentation.
• Understand and interpret technical drawings.
• Maintain/repair mechanical and structural components per manufacturer and Draken procedures.
• Coordinate with departments to complete tasks and report problems promptly.
• Certify work within company authorization terms.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and calibration of test equipment.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and manage documentation.
• Identify tooling needs and assist with business cases for procurement.
• Ensure facility and equipment are kept in good condition.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical English

Self-starter

Deadline-driven

Customer focused

Self-motivated

Work to company values

Medically fit

Shift pattern flexibility

Security cleared

Progression to Approved Workshop Eng

Job description

Draken in the United Kingdom is seeking a Workshop Engineer to support the Workshop Team Leader in maintenance and manufacturing tasks for Part-145 C-rated components and Part-21 manufacturing activities. You will work under the Chief Engineer to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

You will interpret technical drawings, assemble aircraft components, maintain and repair mechanical and structural parts, and ensure calibration and documentation are complete.