Vehicle Development Machinist Technician
Purpose of the Role:
Facilitate and support Vehicle Development manufacture, build and test requirements, and product development, prototype and research requests for machined produced parts.
Principal Accountabilities:
* Responsible for executing to a high standard machining work, requested by the Vehicle Development workshop teams.
* Working closely with members of the Vehicle Development build team to build high-quality, reliable prototype vehicles, bucks and rigs for effective test and development of new vehicle technologies.
* Co-ordinate simultaneous work requests in an effective and intelligent manner, managing conflicting priorities to tight deadlines.
* Responsibility for machining plant and equipment care and maintenance.
* Open to working additional hours including weekends when required beyond the stated core hours to maintain work request deadlines and project schedules.
* Compliance with the company Health and Safety policies at all times.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
* Extensive machining experience of one off, and small batch parts using both CNC and manual Mill, and Lathe.
* Preferred knowledge of motor vehicle architecture and operation.
* Preferred experience of working with the up to date metallic and composite materials used in the high-performance vehicle and, or aerospace industries.
* Good degree of computer literacy, including the use of CATIA CAD for drawing viewing.
* Ability to interpret 2D engineering specifications and drawings.
* Ability to self-check and inspect completed machined parts.
* Engineering based Apprenticeship training giving a competency in general engineering workshop skills.
Personal Attributes:
* Excellent team member who can also work confidently on their own.
* Commitment to drive and succeed, enthusiastic, self motivated, and reliable.
* Good communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Punctual and conscientious