Job Title:
Standards Technician
Summary:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Standards Technician to join our R&D department in Weymouth. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing applications of current and developing technology for standard/catalogue parts, and engineering material and related standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Reviewing and ensuring relevance and up-to-dateness of all engineering material and related standards with National/International standards and regulations.
* Evaluating potential methods of carrying out an engineering task and selecting the most appropriate solution.
* Applying knowledge to create and maintain Engineering material and related standards.
* Identifying, organizing, and using resources effectively to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security, and environmental impact.
* Fully understanding technical drawings, permits to work, instructions or other similar documents after appropriate checking, and identifying issues.
* Checking requests for items meet H&S requirements.
* Preparing communications, documents, and reports on technical matters.
* Working within all relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks, including social and employment legislation.
* Carrying out and recording Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent level 6 qualification with mid-level experience, OR Level 5 qualification (HND) with senior-level experience, OR Incorporated Engineer with mid-level experience.
* Good understanding of functional mechanical/electromechanical design.
* Experience in material specifications for engineering requirements.
* Knowledge of 3D CAD tools such as NX.
* Knowledge of product creation and change management processes.
* Competence in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Knowledge of BS8888 and/or ISO8015 drawing standards (Desirable).
* Knowledge of RoHS, REACH legislation in relation to Engineering Materials and Treatments (Desirable).
* Knowledge of SAP (Desirable).
Benefits:
* Enhanced Family Leave (equal amounts of pay and leave for both parents)
* Hybrid Working
* Mental Health and Wellbeing support
* Annual Leave starting at 25 days.
* Corporate Gym Membership
* Financial Wellbeing Support Company Social Events - from twice a year company gathering, to walking groups, environmental groups, football, volleyball, and sailing.