Tolerance Analyst

MBDA UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension: 14% total

Overtime

Flexible leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking a GD&T & Tolerance Analyst to join the mechanical engineering team. You will help define long-term GD&T strategy and tolerance analysis, supporting engineers across projects while developing new internal standards and training materials to improve design processes.

The role requires motivation, collaboration with senior engineers and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality designs within a hybrid work pattern (2 days on-site).

Qualifications

• Ideally HND/HNC/Degree qualified.
• Experience in high precision engineering/manufacturing/quality environment.
• Knowledge of geometrical variation analysis and/or GD&T principles.
• An agile, adaptable and motivated mindset towards problem solving and task management.
• Knowledge of 1D/2D calculations & 3D model-based tolerance analysis (CETOL 6σ advantageous).
• Fundamental knowledge of BS8888 & ISO GPS standards.
• Analytical approach with proven track record in report writing and presenting.
• Proficient with 3D CAD software (Creo Parametric).
• Knowledge of SPC and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term GD&T strategy and tolerance analysis within mechanical design.
• Support, upskill and train engineers across projects in GD&T concepts.
• Create and implement internal knowledge standards and training documents.
• Collaborate with design teams across multiple projects in a dynamic landscape.

Skills

High precision engineering

GD&T knowledge

Problem solving

CETOL 6σ

Standards knowledge

Report writing

SPC data analysis

Education

HND/HNC/Degree

Tools

Creo Parametric

Job description

Opportunity

Due to growth and business need an opportunity has arisen for a GD&T & Tolerance Analysis engineer to join Europe’s number one missile system provider, developing solutions for complex weapons and weapon systems.

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site, may be more depending on workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a GD&T & Tolerance Analyst to join the mechanical engineering team here at MBDA. You'll be a key member of a team who are responsible for helping to define the long-term strategy for GD&T and tolerance analysis within the mechanical design function. As part of this, day to day you will support, upskill and train engineers across multiple projects within GD&T concepts & tolerance analysis. Being a key stakeholder in creating & implementing new internal knowledge standards & training documents to drive these improvements into the design process. The role requires a motivated, enthusiastic and driven individual to take up a pivotal role within the long-term delivery of designs against our customers high quality standards. Working with highly skilled and experienced design engineers during all stages of development across a dynamic multi project landscape.

What we're looking for from you:

• Ideally HND/HNC/Degree qualified
• Experience in high precision engineering/manufacturing/quality environment
• Knowledge of geometrical variation analysis and/or functional application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing principles (GD&T)
• An agile, adaptable and motivated mindset towards problem solving and task management with a positive, proactive and open approach towards people
• Knowledge of 1D/2D calculations & 3D model-based tolerance analysis (Exposure to analysis software such as CETOL 6σ would be an advantage)
• Fundamental knowledge of applicable standards & processes, including BS8888 & ISO GPS
• Analytical approach with proven track record in report writing and presenting
• Proficient with 3D CAD Software (e.g. Creo Parametric)
• Knowledge of SPC and data analysis

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation.

We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

What we do matters.

Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets.

Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.