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Mechanical Production Engineer, Stevenage
Client:
Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Location:
Stevenage
Job Category:
Engineering
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
9dd7b636293c
Job Views:
4
Posted:
18.04.2025
Expiry Date:
02.06.2025
Job Description:
MERITUS are recruiting for a Mechanical Production Engineer to join our client within the Space Manufacturing industry on an initial 12 month contract with just a single stage interview process in place.
MECHANICAL PRODUCTION ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £40 PER HOUR - SPACE INDUSTRY - STEVENAGE - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
Support the mechanical Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) of spacecraft and payloads, including process and procedure creation using 3D Experience. Responsibilities include hardware integration (e.g., solar arrays, panels), environmental testing support, and collaboration across our client's sites and departments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Preparation
1. Participate in design for manufacture reviews (DMU)
2. Create work instructions, AIT plans, and procedures
3. Define and support procurement of MGSE
4. Support documentation via DDMS and MBOMs
Project Operations
1. Support unit installations and integration flow
2. Create rework instructions and manage required tooling/parts
3. Conduct PFMEA, root cause analysis, and quality reviews
4. Resolve observations and support issue tracking
5. Design tooling/build aids
6. Contribute to R&D initiatives
7. Develop and maintain training modules
8. Standardize and improve working methods and processes
Minimum Requirements
1. HNC (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering
2. Strong understanding of mechanical integration in aerospace or similar sectors
3. Experience with complex mechanical systems and high-quality documentation
4. Familiarity with environmental testing (vibration, acoustic, thermal)
5. Proficient in 3D Experience (Delmia), SAP, and DDMS
6. Flexible to work offsite, shifts, and on-call as needed
7. Strong planning, time management, and communication skills
8. Aerospace or satellite integration background
9. Experience with FMEA, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement
10. Knowledge of RF risks and health & safety regulations
11. Proficiency in AIT facilities, tools, and traceability standards
12. Skilled in writing assembly/test documentation (routing cards, work orders, procedures)
13. Ability to ensure process compliance and documentation integrity
14. Familiarity with cleanroom/workshop and H&S best practices
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