This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

ROLE PURPOSE:

• Responsible for the sustainment of an ever-growing portfolio of complex electronics products for our aerospace customers.

ROLE PROFILE:

• A Mechanical Engineer with a high standard of technical ability and a sound engineering judgement derived from experience of working in an aerospace or mechanical engineering environment.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide mechanical engineering support to all internal and external customers and stakeholders for products throughout their lifecycle from NPI through to retirement.
• Adhere to technical requirements and associated documentation, ensuring that product conformance to design is maintained.
• Assess and confirm suitability in application of alternative materials in response to challenges such as obsolescence or regulatory changes.
• Implement major and minor changes using the Engineering Change Notice workflow and related processes.
• Participate in redesign projects, ensuring that technical, quality, time and cost requirements are met.
• Perform root cause investigations and deliver corrective actions.
• Produce technical documents and reports to a high standard.
• Any other duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of the role and level of responsibility.

EDUCATION:

• A degree or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or be qualified by equivalent experience in a relevant industry.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand technical drawings and documentation to infer original design intent
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• CAD literate (SolidWorks & Windchill).
• Understanding of geometric tolerances, tolerance analysis and other design principles which are critical to Quality.
• Producing engineering documentation to a consistent high standard.
• Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventative Action.
• Considers wider business implications when making decisions
• Ability to prioritise work in line with key team or project deliverables and make contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines or milestones.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Competent with MS Office and ERP systems.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrable experience in a Mechanical Engineering/Technical Support role in a design or manufacturing environment, ideally within Aerospace or another regulated industry.
• Conducting engineering calculations
• Engineering Materials
• Manufacturing processes (castings, fabrications, mouldings, etc.)
• Any experience of design evaluation or NPI is an advantage.

LOCATION:

• Bishops Cleeve

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)