Production Engineer

LMO; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Production Engineer to oversee Quality Assurance and Manufacturing of propulsion systems. The role involves developing processes and ensuring quality standards are met, while working in a hybrid environment based in Reading.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme matching up to 5%

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing processes and standards.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a larger team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Quality Assurance and Manufacturing of propulsion products.
• Develop route cards for products from design to delivery.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Quality Assurance

Technical communication

Job description

LMO is a company based in the UK and Luxembourg, developing Propulsion Systems, Rendezvous & Proximity Operations Payloads and Space Domain Awareness Payloads for Dual-Use applications.

LMO is involved in the design, development, verification, build, test, and operation of its space-borne subsystems and collaborates with major research and industrial players in the fields of propulsion, GNC and Computer Vision technologies.

LMO UK is currently developing key propulsion technologies and subsystems to offer flexible and smart solutions for the complex future in-orbit servicing market. We work with major industrial partners and on challenging new projects. Programmes at LMO cover a range of applications across a range of technology readiness levels - from mission studies, new technology prototyping (TRL2-4), all the way up to development and qualification of full systems for space.

Position Summary

The Production Engineer will be responsible for the Quality Assurance and Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Testing of LMO’s propulsion products.

They will work with the engineering team to develop route cards for products, taking them from design through manufacturing/build and acceptance testing to delivery. They will be responsible for ensuring quality in every step, enforcing both industry and LMO internal standards/processes.

They will liaise with external parties through the MAIT process, ensuring smooth communication and building relationships with our suppliers.

They will be responsible for LMO’s MAIT facilities, ensuring that all the processes are in place and enforced for efficient operations. The facilities include the goods in/out, inspection and storage, clean area for assembly and pressure testing. This includes overseeing the maintenance requirements of all equipment and tooling.

We are looking for a versatile engineer who understands how to approach engineering problems, and who can deliver solutions through excellent organisation skills combined with strong technical competencies. We offer a stimulating multi-disciplinary environment and interesting projects to grow your career while contributing to the future of space industry.

Based out of the UK office in Reading, the role will be a hybrid mix of home/office working.

Experience & Qualifications Required

·Experience in manufacturing processes and standards

·Experience of assembly and integration activities of complex components/assemblies

·Experience working in a lab environment

·Familiarity with Quality Assurance (QA) processes and standards

·Understanding of Health & Safety practices

·Ability to work autonomously and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary engineering team.

·Excellent technical communication and presentation skills (written/verbal).

Additional Skills and Experience

·Experience in handling and build of space flight components

·Experience in propulsion system testing with pressurised systems

·Experience in leading test campaigns

Conditions

For this role the base salary expectation, depending on experience, is between 35,000 GBP and 55,000 GBP per annum for a 40-hour work week.This includes 25 days annual leave.

LMO provides a pension scheme where it matches pension contribution up to 5% of the gross salary.

Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Address: Unit 6, Weighbridge Row, Reading, RG1 8LX

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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