Manufacturing Test Technician – (R0260598)
Location – Glasgow
Hours - 4 day week Monday-Thursday / 37 hours per week
Thales is a technology company that is part of the global Thales organisation. Thales worldwide has 88,000 employees in 50 countries.
Thales teams deliver cutting-edge solutions to armed forces all over the world. We are Europe’s number one supplier of defence electronics.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Land and Air Systems (LAS) Optronic business unit as a Manufacturing Test Technician. In this role you will work closely with existing team members, Work Cell Managers and Manufacturing Engineers in delivering the outputs from the relevant work cell as per the business requirements. Our Manufacturing Test Technicians carry out in-depth testing and fault diagnoses of mechanical assemblies.
The roles are based out of our Glasgow manufacturing site. You will work a 4 day week Monday to Thursday and work 9.25 hours per day.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
* To perform complex Manufacturing operations in accordance with the associated documentation provided to the quality standards expected in a timely and professional manner.
* To adhere to the defined Company processes when carrying out all tasks.
* Performs self-assessment and approval of products.
* To input and support any continuous improvement actions being worked on within Industry.
* To be able to detect any fault or non-compliance and if necessary raise the alert. In addition, when able, should contribute to diagnostics and the finding of the cause/root analysis.
* To manage and record build configuration of product.
* To use the company tools (IBS, Palma etc) when carrying out product assembly tasks.
Your Skills and Experience
You should have a few years’ experience, preferably in a manufacturing background, and are looking for your next career move. You will need to be able to work unsupervised and be a motivated self-starter.
* Ability to assemble and test products to a high standard.
* Test, diagnose and repair various electronic systems and sub-assemblies to component level.
* To have an awareness/understanding of Manufacturing processes.
* Focused on meeting deadlines with good time management and prioritisation skills.
* The ability to work on own initiative when required.
* The ability to work and contribute as a team player.
* A basic level of PC skills.
* Experience in working within an Industrial/Engineering environment is essential.
* An electrical/electronic qualification would be advantageous.
Thales Benefits
* 4 day working week.
* 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays).
* Pension contributions up to 7%.
* Healthcare Cash Plan.
* Life insurance.
* Stock options (SharingThales) every 2 years.
* Enhanced maternity and parental leave.
* Generous training budget and allowance to attend conferences/workshops.
* Gym and well-being memberships, Cycle to Work.
* Discounts on major retail outlets.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.
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