At a Glance
- Tasks: Test and repair cutting-edge defence and aerospace products while ensuring top-notch quality.
- Company: Join Ultra Precision Control Systems, a leader in mission-critical engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 25 days holiday, health benefits, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with exciting career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the defence industry and grow your career with us.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing and a technical background in electronics required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are seeking a Test and Service Engineer to join the Operations team at Cheltenham, at what is a busy and exciting time for the business.
Key Responsibilities:- To test, fault find and identify the repair to be undertaken on a range of products to meet customer commitments in terms of quality and timescales.
- Ensure forecasted weekly, production, and service commitments are met to the highest levels of quality control.
- To communicate effectively with the customers and provide Technical support also with Engineering on Development products.
- Ensure that all products are tested and shipped according to company procedure.
- Responsible for testing and fault-finding production/service units to component level using Test Specifications and circuit diagrams.
- Follow European Aviation Safety Agency Form One (EASA Form 1) procedures.
- Repair and assemble products and be able to carry out soldering to IPC 600 J standard 001.
- Produce meaningful investigation reports and Statement of work.
- Provide assistance to Engineering with investigation units.
- Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers.
- To ensure repair products and turnaround time is achieved to meet our customer expectations.
- Providing regular updates to meet the needs of each customer regarding the status of the units.
- Provide a technical adjudication on warranty status.
- Demonstrate a level of innovation within the cell to assist continuous improvements.
- Program PCBs and devices using Programming Loading Documents.
- Perform inspection on all activities as and when required.
- Demonstrate experience working in manufacturing environment across a range of products.
- Able to give guidance and instruction when appropriate to team members.
- Able to follow instructions and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Demonstrates good attention to detail producing consistently high-quality work.
- Experience in managing daily key activities to achieve timescales to quality.
- HNC or equivalent technical (electronics) discipline.
- Flexible working within core working hours.
- 25 days holiday (185hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37hrs) plus bank holidays.
- 4 times annual salary in life assurance.
- Flexible benefits package.
- Funded health benefits.
- Pension Scheme – up to 8% employer contributions.
- Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.
Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.
Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
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