Technical Assistant - Mechanical Bias

ETS-Lindgren GmbH; Rugeley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ETS-Lindgren GmbH in the United Kingdom, England, Rugeley, seeks a junior engineer to support design maintenance and development across defence projects, exposing you to multiple engineering disciplines.

You will assist senior engineers, prepare method statements, write test specifications, manage ECRs, change control, update drawings, and occasionally work on site while cultivating a practical, methodical engineering approach.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering qualification or completion of an engineering apprenticeship (mechanical bias).
• Strong engineering background with emphasis on mechanical principles.
• Proficient in MS Office for diverse tasks.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles for innovation and problem solving.
• Experience supporting design, assembly, test, and delivery of complex Defence systems.
• Proven experience using SolidWorks (mechanical).
• Ambition to progress into a supervisory or specialist role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to achieve results.
• Act as a key link between engineers and other departments to progress tasks.
• Support a variety of engineering tasks under guidance of senior engineers, including: Method Statements, Test Specifications, ECRs, Change Management, Drawing Updates, and occasional site work.
• Participate in meetings and contribute insights to shape the business future.
• Maintain thorough, organised documentation following procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

MS Office

Mechanical engineering principles

SolidWorks

Defence systems experience

Adaptable engineering approach

Accurate, diligent

Plan and organise

Communication across levels

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification/apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

As a valued member of our organisation, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing designs used across a range of projects, while gaining exposure to a broad spectrum of Engineering disciplines. Importantly, this role provides a unique platform to explore different areas of the business, helping you identify where your interests and strengths lie, and supporting you to grow into a future career path within our organisation.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate seamlessly with our engineering and project teams, working alongside them to achieve outstanding results.
• Act as a key link between engineers and other departments, communicating effectively to help progress tasks and actions on behalf of more senior Engineers.
• Embrace a variety of engineering tasks that support projects and programs, showcasing your adaptability and versatility whilst working under the guidance of senior engineers, such as:
  • Writing Method Statements
  • Writing Test Specifications
  • Implementing ECRs
  • Change Management
  • Drawing Updates
  • Occasional Site Work
• Participate in internal and external meetings, contributing your insights to shape the future of our business.
• Maintain thorough and organised documentation, following our local operating procedures.

What You'll Bring:

• A minimum of a Level 3 Engineering qualification / completion of an engineering apprenticeship, demonstrating a strong engineering background (mechanical bias).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with staff across engineering and other business functions to drive progress on tasks and actions.
• A team player mentality, thriving in a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, allowing you to excel in various tasks.
• A rapid learner with a flexible and adaptable engineering approach, ready to tackle diverse challenges related to engineering problems.
• An accurate, diligent, and methodical approach to work in an engineering environment.
• Ability to plan and organise your own work following higher-level direction.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the business including suppliers and customers.
• Possess a hunger to learn from this unique opportunity to effectively support the business and further your own development.
• Knowledge ofmechanical engineering principles, enhancing your ability to innovate and explore new possibilities.
• Experience in supporting the design, assembly, test, and delivery of complex Defence systems, demonstrating your expertise in high-stakes projects.
• Proven experience using recognised design tools such asSolidWorks (mechanical),showcasing your relevant expertise.
• An ambition to progress into a more specialist or supervisory role within the organisation, taking advantage of the opportunities this role provides to shape your long-term career.

Note: All candidates must meet the security vetting requirements relevant to the role. For reasons of national security, applicants must be British nationals. Dual nationals may be permitted in exceptional circumstances.