At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble and test precision-engineered components in the aerospace industry.
- Company: Join a growing engineering business with a modern manufacturing environment.
- Benefits: Earn up to £32,500, enjoy a permanent role, and work day shifts only.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with long-term career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in aerospace by ensuring high-quality standards and safety.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical assembly and ability to read engineering drawings.
Our client is currently looking to recruit an experienced Aerospace Mechanical Assembly Engineer to join their team on a permanent day shift. This role would suit someone with previous experience assembling precision-engineered components within the Aerospace industry who enjoys working within a high-quality manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly, testing and inspection of complex mechanical products, ensuring all work is completed to the highest quality and safety standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £32,500 DOE
- Permanent full-time position
- Day Shift only
- Modern manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to work on high-quality precision-engineered products
- Long-term career prospects within a growing engineering business
- Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanical assembly of precision-engineered components and assemblies
- Bearing and bush assembly
- Installation of Lee plugs and helicoil inserts
- Valve assembly, including valve seat fitting
- Use of fasteners, wire locking and beading techniques
- Self-inspection of completed assemblies
- Functional and pressure testing of finished products
- Working from engineering drawings, assembly instructions and technical documentation
- Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and workmanship throughout the assembly process
- Following aerospace quality standards and assembly procedures
Requirements (Essential)
- Previous experience within a Mechanical Assembly Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Assembly Technician or similar position
- Proven experience working within the Aerospace industry
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions
- Experience assembling precision-machined components
- Strong understanding of quality standards within a regulated manufacturing environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience assembling valves, hydraulic or fluid-control products
- Previous pressure testing experience
- Experience working within Defence, Aerospace, Precision Engineering or other highly regulated industries
- Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and documentation requirements
If you are interested in this Aerospace Mechanical Assembly Engineer opportunity and have the relevant Aerospace industry experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Aerospace Mechanical Assembly Engineer employer: THOMAS Professional
Join a respected aerospace manufacturing business in Stroud, where you can build a long-term career as a Process Operative - Surface Treatment. With a supportive team culture, full training, and opportunities for ongoing development, this role offers a clean and modern working environment focused on quality and safety. Enjoy the benefits of a permanent position with a Monday to Friday schedule, including early finishes every Friday, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow within the industry.
