Associate Technician

Ultra Electronics Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

25 days holiday

Life assurance 4x salary

Pension up to 8%

Funded health benefits

Job summary

Ultra Precision Control Systems (Ultra PCS) in Cheltenham is seeking an Associate Technician to join the manufacturing function responsible for the manufacture, integration and test of a wide range of products and systems for defence and aerospace.

The role covers fault diagnosis, ATP testing, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for training, flexibility in working patterns and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Broad based cell experience with 6+ months in manufacturing.
• Certified inspection stamp holder for Eaton MSD Cheltenham.
• IPC certified and knowledge of lean/continuous improvement.
• 3 years' aerospace/defence experience or related engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assemble new build products and repair customer units per drawings and instructions.
• Fault diagnose units that fail ATP and provide a strip report for returns.
• Carry out final ATP of customer units as required.
• Identify problems and propose solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Act as cell link into quality, engineering and other areas as needed.
• Review job progress annually with focus on continuous improvement.
• Adhere to Company Mission and values.
• Attend training courses applicable to the role.
• Carry out other duties as reasonably requested.

Skills

IPC certified

Lean methodology

Aerospace/defence experience

Electrical/electronics assembly

Education

NVQ/CG/ONC or equivalent

Engineering qualification

Tools

Inspection stamp system

Test equipment knowledge

Job description

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected. We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back. Flexible Working Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Eaton MSD Cheltenham are looking for an Associate Technician to join the manufacturing function which is responsible for the manufacture, integration and test of a wide range of products and systems providing innovative capabilities for our customers. The Production Test function will test, fault find and identify the repair to be undertaken on a range of products to meet our customer commitments in terms of quality and timescales. It ensures that the units under test have passed all the parameters as laid down in the Product Test Schedule before releasing. The role holder will be either: a) An entry level professional with stable experience but with applicable education, learning skills to perform routine tasks as prescribed and with little autonomy. Works under clearly defined procedures and with little supervision. Expected to raise raise issues in a timely manner and also have a idea's for closures b) A technical or skilled individual providing support to others and contributing through application of technical expertise and knowledge gained through experience in clearly defined operations environments and formalised job-related training.

Key responsibilities

• To assemble new build products and carry out repair of customer products in accordance with the drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• To undertake fault diagnosis of units that fail the ATP and provide a comprehensive strip report for customer returns.
• Carry out final ATP of customers units as required.
• Identify problems/issues and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Act as the cell link into quality, engineering & other areas of the business as needed.
• Review job progress on an annual basis with the objective of achieving continuous improvement.
• You will need to adhere and contribute to the advancement of the Company Mission.
• Maintain awareness and attend training courses as applicable for the purpose of the Company and self-development.
• Always adhere to Company Procedure.
• To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably requested.

Qualifications/Understanding

Full understanding of the expectations and requirements of your primary customer. To work with fellow team members in a respectful and courteous manner. Evidence of an eye test within the last 2 years and appropriate actions taken where required. A minimum of 6 months broad based cell experience (an understanding of the range and complexity of the products that the cell produces). A full understanding of the responsibility that comes from being an Eaton MSD Cheltenham certified inspection stamp holder. IPC certified. Thorough knowledge of continuous improvement methods, in particular ‘lean’ and use this understanding to question and where necessary challenge constructively any operation or instruction believed not to be the most effective option for the Company or its customers. 3 years’ experience within an aerospace / defence environment and/or a formal engineering qualification (NVQ/C&G/ONC etc.).

Benefits

• Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.
• Flexible working within core working hours
• 25 days holiday (185hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37hrs) plus bank holidays
• 4 times annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Funded health benefits
• Pension Scheme – up to 8% employer contributions
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

You couldn't be joining the team and Eaton MSD Cheltenham at a more exciting time.