Component Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Bolton is seeking a Component Engineer to deliver accurate component services and support technical advice for missile products. Responsibilities include training to vet and catalogue components, engaging with suppliers, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers a salary around £33,000, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits including a company bonus and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension scheme up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in electrical or electronic engineering discipline.
• Appreciation of components and suppliers.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Pro-activeness and self-motivation to improve self and process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive component service ensuring accuracy of data.
• Assess risks for components selected and embedded.
• Train and develop into a highly skilled Component Engineer.

Skills

Knowledge in electrical or electronic engineering

Strong communication skills

Pro-activeness and self-motivation

Job description

The Component Engineers play an important part, not just within the group but the wider business too as people seek technical advice. You will ensure we deliver a comprehensive component service ensuring accuracy of data and assessment of risks for components selected and embedded within MBDA designs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in electrical or electronic engineering discipline.
• Appreciation of components and suppliers.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Pro-activeness and self-motivation to improve self, improve process, and get the job done.

  MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information., Together. For the future of defence. We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years. Whether it's designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

Salary: Circa £33,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity

The growing workload within MBDA has created an exciting opportunity within the UK Component Engineering team for a committed and professional individual to train and develop into a highly skilled Component Engineer. You will learn to select, vet, and catalogue mechanical, electronic, electrical and electromechanical components used in all of our missile products. You will get to know in detail the latest products and technologies available in order to support the advice given our customers. To keep up-to-date knowledge there will be regular visits to relevant stakeholders and suppliers. There is also the opportunity to support both local and international continuous improvement initiatives to help define best practice and manage the adoption and adherence of agreed methodologies across the teams on an international scale.