Salary:Up to £57,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits
What we can offer you:
Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Paid overtime
Up to 15 days flexi leave
25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
Possible relocation available
Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
Excellent career progression and development opportunitiesHybrid working pattern:
Primarily office based (Bolton) with some opportunity for homeworking
Want to be part of a successful team working to develop new and innovative seeker solutions to address complex customer requirements? Then keep reading ....
The opportunity:
An opportunity exists for a Electronic Engineer with broad based skills, including a strong background in RF engineering, to take a key role in the design support of seeker products being produced in our manufacturing facility based at Bolton.
The Seeker Division designs and develops state of the art RF and Dual Mode (RF and IR) seekers for use in guided missile programmes. The role requires a high degree of enthusiasm and a determination to work autonomously to support the delivery of products to the right standard and within the required timescales.
The role:
Acting as a design team representative to interface with the design and manufacturing teams to transition a seeker from the development phase into series manufacture.
Work with manufacturing on process and capability issues & support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise production yields.
Support non-conformance management, dealing with design queries and advising on non-conformances where appropriate.
Support manufacturing with internal and external suppliers. to aide the manufacturing team & ensure continuity of supply.
Support obsolescence management by providing recommendations to the design team.What we're looking for from you:
We are looking for an Electronic Engineer with the initiative and the determination to investigate and resolve production problems. A broad-based engineering background would be essential to the role and a detailed knowledge of RF assembly and test procedures would be advantageous.
The successful applicant will be able to manage their own workload, interact well with both the design and manufacturing teams, work on project changes in a timely manner & maintain the production schedule.
The team:
The factory based Design Support Team assists with a variety of different seeker projects - no two working days will be the same!
The Design Support Team interfaces with both the Stevenage design team & Bolton manufacturing teams, to help with highly technical problem solving. There are also strong relationships with external suppliers who provide sub-assemblies into the seeker build.Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.
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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also 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.
Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.
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Salary description
£57000.00 - £57000.00 per year