Mechanical Engineer (Satellites and payloads)
Location: Stevenage (hybrid)
Rate: Circa £35 per hour + 20% shift allowance
Duration: Initially 12 Months
Interview Process: 1-stage interview (on-site)
Working Hours: Mon-Fri shifts + overtime
Advantage Resourcing is working in partnership with a large engineering company in the aerospace industry, currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide AIT Mechanical Engineering support. This role involves writing processes, plans, and procedures in 3D Experience to produce Satellites and payloads, as well as supporting hardware assembly on the Satellite, including black boxes, Solar Array, and structure panels.
What will you be doing:
1. Support the customisation phase starting at the project kick-off.
2. Support in the creation of documentation required for the production phases.
3. Contribute to design for manufacture.
4. Lead the installation of Satellite appendages and applicable integration flows and preparation.
5. Support the definition of MGSE for use on the Satellite and support procurement activities.
6. Oversee unit installation activities on the Satellite.
7. Support quality reviews, conduct PFMEA and Root Cause Analysis.
8. Support in the creation of re-work instructions based on project requirements and identify parts and tooling required to carry them out.
9. Design tooling/build aids for assembly execution.
10. Create and maintain training modules.
11. Produce new processes, undertake process improvement and maintenance, and monitor process implementation in operations.
A couple of things you should know:
1. Writing Procedures and process control.
2. Good planning skills and process competence (MRP system experience an advantage).
3. Knowledge and experience in producing high-quality documentation (test specs, test plans, test procedures, AIT Plans, DDV plans).
During an interview, you may be asked about:
1. Satellite Appendage installation process (Solar Array, reflectors, antennas, deployable systems).
2. Your previous experience with payload builds.
Please note that security checks will be carried out prior to your start date.
If this sounds like you, please apply now or call (phone number removed) and ask for Lukas! Reference: 70625
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