Job Description

Description

Employment type: Permanent Employment basis: Full Time Salary: Competitive Standard Hours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week
To ensure the efficient, safe, and compliant production / installation of electrical systems and components to the aircraft. Provide technical support to the production team, creating and documenting process whilst ensuring a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Process development and optimisation: Develop, validate, and improve manufacturing processes for all aircraft electrical systems. Technical Support: Provide engineering support to production team to resolve technical issues and ensure timely delivery. Design for manufacturability: Collaborate with design engineers to ensure electrical designs are manufacturable, serviceable and cost effective. Compliance & Standards: Ensure all electrical manufacturing activities comply with aviation regulations. Tooling & Documentation: Specify tooling, jigs, and fixtures, and create detailed work instructions and manufacturing documentation. Quality Assurance: Analyse defects, implement root cause analysis, and drive corrective/preventative actions. Continuous Improvement: Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency. This is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list, you may be required to carry out other duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Aerospace/Manufacturing industry experience. Good working knowledge of IT systems (Aerotrac) Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Commercial Awareness. Ability to remain flexible to meet the wider demands of an expanding business. Ambitious, self-motivated and hardworking Problem solver. Good command of English spelling and grammar in all written correspondence.

Benefits

36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays) Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option Private healthcare scheme Flu vaccination Dental and optical cover Employee Assistance Program Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses) Health screening and therapies Digital GP Referral bonus

About Britten-Norman

Britten-Norman is a leading aircraft manufacturer that has been building aircraft continuously for over 70 years. The company is world renowned for its iconic BN2 Islander Series. The Islander is one of the most successful civil aircraft ever produced in the UK. Available in both piston and turboprop variants, Islander aircraft offer exceptional Short Take-off and Landing capabilities and the ability to operate from unprepared surfaces, including both grass and sand. It has been manufactured continuously since 1965, with 1,299 aircraft built to date. Islander aircraft provide adaptable, low-cost solutions that are currently in daily use with some 200 companies and organisations in over 70 countries worldwide. Britten-Norman also provides comprehensive support to its customers, with field servicing, training, and modifications/upgrades available. They have a dedicated training department that offers expert OEM approved training for pilots, mission operators, and technicians. Additionally, they prioritise innovation and are currently involved in various Research and Development programs. With facilities in the UK and USA, Britten-Norman is able to cater to customers globally. Their commitment to excellence and their passion for pushing boundaries in aircraft design make them a top choice for those in the aviation industry.