Manufacturing Specialist

-; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Test Equipment Maintenance Engineer to support the manufacturing and testing of aviation products. The ideal candidate will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic failures while collaborating with the engineering team. Basic experience in manufacturing processes is essential. Benefits include a non-contributory pension, life assurance, private medical cover, and more.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days

Qualifications

• Basic experience in the Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and electronic failures.
• Working closely with the engineering team.
• Handling multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Resolving issues using technical knowledge.
• Developing customer relationships and explaining technical information.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Job description

Job Description Summary

Test Equipment Maintenance Engineer

This role encompasses all disciplines with exposure to various mechanical systems, electrical systems, electronic systems, products, and technologies.

Working within the Manufacturing Engineering team, the Test Systems Support Engineer provides through‑life technical support for those test systems used in the manufacture, engineering, systems testing, and qualification of aviation products and components.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Working in engineering and production environments.
• The engineer will be capable of diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and electronic failures, also identifying design changes for improved reliability and performance.
• The role requires a close working relationship with the engineering team, handling of multiple tasks and the ability to respond to changing priorities whilst still delivering against task completion commitments.
• Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires basic experience in the Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Benefits

• Non‑contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No