Plant, Tool and Gauge Engineer

Matchtech Group; Glascoed; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group seeks a Plant, Tool & Gauge Engineer to support senior design engineers on development and resilience projects. You will prepare models and drawings for customised equipment, ensuring compliance with BS 8888, ISO9001, and GD&T standards.

The role involves producing drawings, BOMs, and tooling fixtures, while collaborating with product and manufacturing teams to meet process requirements. A Mechanical Engineering qualification is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and complete understanding of BS 8888 and ISO9001.
• A broad knowledge of engineering materials and material properties.
• Understanding and appreciation for GD&T tolerances.
• Familiarity with stock components, fasteners, pneumatics, hydraulics and related pipework.
• Drawing Office experience is essential.
• Hands-on experience with one-off and batch production processes.
• Basic machining and fabrication techniques.
• Drawing experience of gauge fixtures, tooling and weld/sheet metal assemblies.
• HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related subject.

Responsibilities

• Production of engineering drawings and materials bills for site programs.
• Apply BS 8888 and ISO9001 per sign-off procedures.
• Apply appropriate materials and tolerances for form, fit and function.
• Liaise with Product, Process and Manufacturing engineers to support requirements.

Skills

BS 8888 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

GD&T tolerances

Engineering drawings

Materials & properties

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Plant, Tool & Gauge Engineer - 12 month contract - Glascoed, Monmouthshire - £31.48 ph UMB or £23.48 ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

The Role

The requirement will be to support the senior future programmes design engineer for development and resilience programmes with the preparation of models and drawings for various pieces of customised equipment.

Role Responsibilities:

Not limited to…

• Production of engineering drawings and bills of materials in support of site engineering programmes.


• Correct application of BS 8888 and ISO9001. In accordance with internal sign off procedures.


• Correct application of materials and tolerances for the purposes of form fit and function.


• Liaising with Product, Process and Manufacturing engineers to support their process and equipment requirements.

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?

• Knowledge and complete understanding of BS 8888 and ISO9001.


• A broad knowledge of engineering materials and material properties, manufacturing process and application.


• Understanding and appreciation for suitable GD and T tolerances.


• Knowledge of stock components, fasteners, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum and/or food industry pipework, valves, fittings etc.

• Previous Drawing Office experience is essential.


• A \"hands on\" or appreciation for one off and batch production manufacturing processes.


• Application of basic machining and fabrication techniques.


• Drawing Experience of precision equipment gauges, fixtures for production processes, hand tools, press tooling, assembly jigs etc.


• Drawing experience of fabricated components and assemblies e.g. weld assemblies, sheet metal work etc.


• HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or related subject.

Security Requirements: SC

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC and you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum 5 year period. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.