Assembly Operator

RTX Technologies (American Account); Havant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of aerospace technology, where you'll play a pivotal role in building and testing high-end aviation seating switches and lighting products for leading airlines. This dynamic position emphasizes teamwork, quality control, and innovation, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this established industry player offers a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued. If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus all bank holidays

Company pension with employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Bupa Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Essential skills include teamwork, attention to detail, and good communication.
• Desirable skills include soldering and experience in quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Build and test aviation seating switches and lighting products.
• Ensure high-level quality control and report errors.
• Work within a team to manage small batch manufacturing.

Skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Teamwork

Ability to prioritise workload

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Previous experience in production assembly

Soldering experience

Experience in quality assurance

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English

Job description

Date Posted: 2024-09-04

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Wessex Advanced Switching Products, Alexandria Park, Penner Road, Havant, PO9 1QY

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Responsibilities:

1. Building and testing of high-end aviation seating switches and lighting products for Qantas, Etihad, Emirates, and British Airways Airlines.
2. Responsible for all small batch manufacture of switches and lighting products from start to finish.
3. Working within a team of 11 employees.
4. Ensure all parts are fully working throughout the assembly of the product and report any manufacturing and/or design errors.
5. Ability to understand mechanical assembly drawings sent from Design Engineers (internally).
6. Ensure high-level quality control and make suggestions to improve quality and/or design.

Skills:

1. Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a wider team (essential).
2. Ability to prioritise workload (essential).
3. Working within a fast-paced environment (essential).
4. Attention to detail (essential).
5. Good communication and numerical skills; written and verbal (essential).
6. Previous experience in another production assembly environment (desirable).
7. Adhere to ISO9001 and AS9100D standards (desirable).
8. Soldering experience (desirable).
9. Conform to 6S (desirable).
10. Experience in a quality assurance environment and ensuring the correct documentation is completed (desirable).

Education:

Educated to either GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English (desirable).

Company Benefits:

1. 39 hours per week, 0730 to 1630 Monday-Thursday and 0730 to 1230 on Friday.
2. 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays.
3. Company pension: Employers contribution from 6% and Employee contribution (minimum 3%).
4. Cycle to work scheme.
5. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
6. Free Bupa Health Insurance.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity drives innovation, and inclusion drives success. At Collins Aerospace, we value a multitude of approaches and ideas to achieve the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We foster a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas, tackling the toughest challenges in our industry and paving new paths to limitless possibilities.

Apply now to be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology every day.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.