Electrical Manufacturing Inspector

MBDA Miissle System; Bolton; On-site; GBP 37,007 - 50,067; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Facilities

Job summary

MBDA Missile Systems in Bolton is seeking a PCB Inspector (Electrical biased) to support inspection and certification of mechanical hardware builds across the product lifecycle. You will ensure targets are met in time, cost and quality while maintaining safety and 5S compliance.

The role offers a dynamic, on-site manufacturing environment with opportunities for overtime and flexible working arrangements. BPSS clearance is required post-offer.

Qualifications

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship at Advanced Level or L3 Standard.
• Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification (not required if L3 apprenticeship completed).
• Able to read and understand assembly drawings and planning instructions.
• Experience of PCBs is essential.
• Skilled in inspecting mechanical hardware for damage and build integrity.
• Demonstrates passion, integrity, teamwork and innovation.
• Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision.
• Willing to go the extra mile to finish work to a high standard.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completed hardware builds conform to drawings and specifications and are free from damage.
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with 5S policies.
• Deliver in line with time, cost and quality requirements; ensure production costs are met.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and product quality.
• Ensure non-conformances are processed and controlled.
• Collaborate with Operators, Engineering and Quality for continuous improvement.

Skills

PCB inspection

Electrical bias

Reading drawings

Mechanical hardware inspection

Teamwork

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3)

Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma)

NVQ Level 3 (not required if L3 apprenticeship)

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an Inspector to join our Circuit card Manufacturing Operations team in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment, Ideally Electrical & Mechanical Skilled but predominantly in an Electrical biased area.

Salary: £43,537

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

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. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

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:

This opportunity is for a PCB Inspector (Electrical biased) to join the Manufacturing team supporting inspection and certification of a variety of mechanical hardware builds, ranging from small fixtures through to complex missile systems, during all phases of the product lifecycle. You will be providing operations support to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.

• Ensuring that completed hardware builds have been manufactured in accordance with drawing requirements and specifications and are free from damage;
• Maintaining a safe working environment in‑line with 5S policies
• Always aiming to deliver in line with all time, cost and quality requirements
  • Ensuring assembly unit production costs are met
  • Maintaining, to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality
  • Ensuring any non‑conformances are processed and controlled correctly;
• Ensuring that all manufacturing documentation is complete and carries the necessary certifications;
• Working closely with fellow Operators, Engineering and Quality to overcome any technical challenges and offer feedback for continuous improvement activities

You will be working with a large team of multi-disciplined operators in a fast‑paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices through to experienced skilled technicians, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production.

What we're looking for from you:

• Qualifications required (all of the below):
  • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
  • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
  • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved
• Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings and planning instructions
• Experience of PCBs essential
• Practiced in the inspection of mechanical hardware including damage and build integrity
• Passion, Commitment, Integrity, Team Spirit & Innovation
• Uses their initiative and can work without close supervision
• Goes ‘the extra mile' to get work finished to a high standard
• Flexibility and adaptability

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