Prototype Assembly Technician

Matchtech; Haggate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is looking for a Prototype Assembly Technician to join their team on a contract basis in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. The candidate will be responsible for stripping and building prototype transmissions, improving build processes, and fault finding. Strong experience in complex transmission systems and mechanical understanding is crucial. Additional benefits include professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in the assembly and disassembly of complex transmission systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and validate the quality of manufactured parts.
• Proficiency in accurate measurement techniques, both manually and using CMM.

Responsibilities

• Strip and build of prototype transmissions, following prototype build manuals.
• Identify and implement improvements in build processes.
• Fault finding of transmission build and manufacturing issues.
• Strip and inspect unfamiliar transmissions.
• Understand different transmission types and components.

Skills

Experience in assembly and disassembly of complex transmission systems

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Proficiency in accurate measurement techniques

Experience in fabrication and modification of bespoke hardware

Machining experience including lathe, mill, pillar drill, and welding

Strong mechanical understanding

Job description

Our client, a global leader in engineering and environmental consultancy, is currently seeking a Prototype Assembly Technician - Transmissions on a contract basis to join their team in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Strip and build of prototype transmissions, following prototype build manuals with support from the engineering team
• Identify and implement improvements in build processes for future project phases
• Fault finding of transmission build and manufacturing issues
• Strip and inspect unfamiliar transmissions without instruction
• Understand different transmission types, functions, and components
• Carry out instrumentation and modifications of test units as per engineering requests
• Raise issues found during builds and participate in subsequent 8D analyses
• Adhere to storage/part picking processes with assistance from engineering teams
• Maintain good housekeeping of facilities and workshops

Job Requirements

• Experience in the assembly and disassembly of complex transmission systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and validate the quality of manufactured parts
• Proficiency in accurate measurement techniques, both manually and using CMM
• Experience in fabrication and modification of bespoke hardware
• Machining experience including lathe, mill, pillar drill, and welding
• Strong mechanical understanding and ability to identify design and manufacturing faults

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and innovative projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

If you are a skilled technician with a passion for automotive transmissions and prototype assembly, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic engineering team in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.