Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician - AIT
Location: GB-HFD-Stevenage
Overview:
As part of our continued support to our customer in the space sector we are looking for a number of Mechanical AIT Engineers to join us on a permanent or contract basis. The salary/rate is negotiable based on experience, seniority, etc. The role will be based at our customer's facility in Stevenage and will require successful candidates to work from our customers site 5 days per week.
We are now looking for Mechanical Technicians to grow and develop their careers within AIT as part of an international company expanding its internal space capability. The mission is part of the mechanical operational activities for Manufacturing, Panels, Structures and Propulsion departments within AIT, Stevenage. The main aim of this work package is to perform mechanical activities to support the manufacture, assembly and test of satellite components and structures.
This vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individuals to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation. The job holder will be engaged in a wide variety of mechanical operations/activities covering all areas of assembly and integration onto spacecraft - although not essential specific experience in RF and optical cable routing and assembly, as well as clean room experience are highly sought after this role.
This is an area of significant growth, an area where we are looking at growing future team leads from within. Demonstrating our commitment to continue to grow our space business.
Responsibilities:
Mechanical Engineering:

• Utilise Work orders on Apriso or EWIS or paper as an input into the mechanical assembly process
• Work with and be responsible for the successful installation and integration of Kits of parts
• Read and understand 3D Drawings and technical notes.
• Utilise procedures and documents containing engineering data e.g torque values as part of the mechanical installation process.
• Be aware of COSHH and Risk Assessment Documents that support Integration and Assembly activities

Using customer procedures, the supplier performs the following:

• Complete Receipt, inspection and handling of equipment to the relevant standard.
• Complete component / equipment installation and grounding
• Complete Bonding of parts
• Panel core cutting
• Panel cutting (Aluminium and Honeycomb)
• Panel edge trimming and taping
• Thermal blanket fitting
• Heat pipe installation
• Carry out Coaxial cable installation and routing
• Carry out Thermal hardware installation and routing,
• Carry out DC Harness routing and connection.
• Assemble Mechanical parts as directed by the customer.
• Ensure Procedures completed and filled IAW customer requirements
• Author reports, in cases of an anomaly or a deviation.
• Ensure all work completed complies with relevant Quality Standards, ensuring Quality inspection passed
• Support in the creation of documentation required for work instructions, and procedures
• Support The Mechanical Process Owner team in all aspects of their role
• Handling and installation of thermal hardware (heaters, thermistors)
• Mechanical integration of electronic units, subsystems and instruments, mechanisms, antennas, solar arrays, mechanical sub-systems, instruments, payloads and spacecraft and control the documentation / process associated with performing these
• Prepare and carry out environmental tests (Vibration, Acoustic, Mass properties, Thermal) at unit, subsystem, instrument and spacecraft level
• Support process owners with observation resolution and operational activities.
• Support in the creation of re-work instructions based on project requirements and identify parts and tooling required
• Support to standardisation activities ensuring that our working modes and processes are standardised, optimised, and current.
• Support the production of new processes, undertake process improvement and maintenance and monitor process implementation
• Processing assembly, integration and testing (AIT) tasks as part of Space projects (satellites, payloads, subsystems);
• Coordination of the mechanical AIT work on the satellite in consultation with the AIT manager and other disciplines involved;
• Preparation and implementation of mechanical integration's of flight hardware on the satellite, documenting the work results;
• Preparation of concepts for mechanical AIT and MGSE (Mechanical Ground Support equipment) and creation of corresponding planning documents;
• Creation of the necessary specifications, support of the Tender process (tender evaluation)
• Participation in NRBs (Non-Conformance Review Boards) to find the causes of error and finding solutions

Qualifications:

• NC, HNC or HND in engineering/maintenance OR Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or other high quality production field with experience in mechanical engineering field.

If you are interested and want to apply, please use the apply button or call Dani on 07441919646
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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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