Quintec. Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space. Your health and well-being matter to us, and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part-time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.
Manufacturing Test Technician
Location – Glasgow
Hours - 4 day week Monday-Thursday / 37 hours per week
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our manufacturing team specialising in Optronics and high precision Engineering 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 electronic and electro-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. Start times can range from 06:00-07:30am. Shift work will be required as per business and customer requirements which will be paid at a premium.
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
We are looking for skilled manufacturing individuals with experience in electronics and electronic testing, ideally with a qualification. 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.
This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held; however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer, and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
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.
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Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Quality Assurance
* Business Consulting and Services
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