Our client has an opportunity for an AIT Mechanical Production Engineer to join them on a contract basis for an initial 12 months with possible extension. You will be providing assembly integration and test (AIT) Mechanical Engineering support involving writing processes, plans and procedures in 3D Experience for the production of Satellites and payloads. Role : AIT Mechanical Production Engineer Location : Stevenage (first 4 months), then moving to the test facility in Oxford thereafter. Clearance : BPSS required to start Hourly Rate : £40ph via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Support to the customisation phase starting at the project kick off. Support project DMU (Digital mock-up/design for manufacture) sessions to ensure design for manufacture. Support in the creation of documentation required for the production phases, including ACS inputs, work instructions, and procedures. Lead the installation of Satellite appendages and applicable integration flows and preparation. Support the definition of MGSE for use on the Satellite and support procurement activities. Support Process Owner team in all aspects of their role. Support to AIT Lead Engineering team in periods of high workload. Creation of MBOMs and build process in DDMS Support process owners with observation resolution and operational activities. Oversee unit installation activities on the Satellite. Support quality reviews, conduct PFMEA and Root Cause Analysis Support in the creation of re-work instructions based on project requirements and identify parts and tooling required to carry them out. Design of tooling / build aids for assembly execution Support to R&D Training module creation and maintenance. Responsible for ensuring that our working modes and processes are standardised, optimised, and current. Produce new processes, undertake process improvement and maintenance and monitor process implementation in operations. Requirements: Minimum of HNC level in a Mechanical discipline. A lesser qualification is acceptable if a high level of similar industry experience can be demonstrated. Good understanding and detailed experience of complex mechanical systems. Lean manufacturing techniques including 5S, root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Support to production teams on the shop floor. Prepare and carry out environmental tests (Vibration, Acoustic, Mass properties, Thermal) at unit, subsystem, instrument and spacecraft level. Handling and installation of thermal hardware (heaters, thermistors) Mechanical integration of electronic units, subsystems and instruments Experience of carrying out environmental test experience 3D Experience - Delmia Able to work offsite (UK and abroad) for undefined periods at short notice. Able to support out of normal hours work using the "on call" rota process. Quality driven approach with high attention to detail. Knowledge and experience in the production of high quality documentation (test specs, test plans, test procedures, AIT Plans, DDV plans). Satellite Appendage installation process (Solar Array, reflectors, antennas, deployable systems). Appreciation of satellite integration processes and project phases. If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately. Due to the number of applications we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. "Follow LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the LineUpAviation tag at any time Thank you for your follow" Line Up Aviation is a recruitment agency.