At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate CNC machines and design precision components in a dynamic machine shop.
- Company: Join Qioptiq Ltd., a leader in optronic solutions for Defence & Aerospace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative team making a real impact in cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Mechanical Engineering certification and experience with NC machining required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Job Description
Qioptiq Ltd. (an Excelitas company) designs and manufactures market leading optronic solutions for Defence & Aerospace applications.
Key markets include head up displays for commercial airliners, helmet mounted displays for 4th & 5th generation fast jet platforms, night vision for the dismounted soldier, and advanced electro‑optics for airborne, maritime and vehicle platforms.
Company Overview
Qioptiq has a world‑renowned reputation for the highest standards of business integrity, customer service, product quality and cutting‑edge innovation.
Job Outline
This exciting new opportunity is located on the North Wales site for a Mechanical Design Engineer.
The successful candidate will be part of a strong engineering team and will be responsible for the design of mechanical solutions in line with business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate CNC machines in a fully functioning Machine Shop.
- Set up relevant machinery to ensure efficient production of precision components within correct dimensions suitable for further processing.
- Read and interpret complex design drawings.
- Ensure health and safety is adhered to and maintained within the workshop.
- Improve ways of working in the machine shop to reach greater productivity.
- Satisfy required quality and operating standards throughout each stage of manufacture to achieve optimum quality.
- Instruct other employees in the operation of machinery and processes and assist other personnel in the department.
- Clean and maintain equipment and work area in accordance with the operator’s maintenance schedule and required departmental standards.
- Support business needs by operating across the whole department as required and fully participate in ongoing process/business improvement programmes.
- Plan and produce one‑off type components and special project work which is outside the average production level of work.
- Personal Specification
- Mechanical Engineering Technical Certification.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Mechanical Engineering Qualification or demonstrated experience.
- Experience of NC machining – setting and running.
- Understanding of health and safety in the workshop.
- Candidate flexibility may be required.
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