Senior TE Sustainment Engineer
Senior TE Sustainment Engineer
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Job Description
We are Ultra Precision Control Systems
Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.
We solve our customers problems providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles in civil aircraft and in unmanned vehicles.
We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely achieve their objectives and keep on going back.
Flexible Working
Wherever possible we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle whether that be hybrid home/office working flexible working and part or full time employment. Its the innovating and empowering values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise our business is our people.
Job Description
Ultra Precision Control Systems are looking for a Senior Test Sustainment Engineer to join the Engineering Function. As a Senior Test Sustainment Engineer you will be responsible for the troubleshooting repairs and maintenance of internal ATEs chambers and alternative supporting equipment. You will support the implementation of innovative technologies leading PCS towards the factory of the future and digitisation (IoT).This role will provide a test system service across the production portfolio based in Cheltenham and Ultras Test Centre. Inside there is a varied array of test equipment ranging in complexity. Typically this role will include skills and competences associated with technical problem solving with hardware/software electronics product ATP and ESS/HASS test compliance.
You will be responsible for the proving implementation validation and sustainment for all operational test support and infrastructure. You will ensure operations consistently fulfils customer deliveries in accordance with technical quality and cost requirements.
You will be expected to inspire and innovate continuous improvement activities in quality process improvement & maximise work centre utilisation & efficiency whilst minimising downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ability to deal with the tactical test support activities as well as deliver Test Systems Strategy
- Ensure forecasted weekly production and service commitments are met to the highest levels of quality control.
- Communicate effectively with the internal customers and provide technical support with Engineering on new products.
- Ensure that all products are tested and shipped according to company procedures.
- Aid Manufacturing & Engineering functions with investigation of faulty products.
- Produce meaningful investigation reports and recommendations for improvements.
- Providing regular updates to meet the needs of each customer regarding the status of the units.
- Ability to define and review test requirements as part of NPI and provide financial business case justification for selected build and test strategies to support continuous improvement.
- Represent operations throughout the gate review process to ensure the correct level of verification and validation is carried out ahead of accepting test equipment.
- Effective planning and organising capabilities.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Experience in Aerospace standards (e.g. EASA Part 21 Part 145 AS9100 etc)
- Experience in test solutions digitisation and dashboard creation preferred
- Electronics Engineering degree
- Qualification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools
- Fault Finding and servicing knowledge.
- Experience in test fault find and identify any repairs to be undertaken on a range of test equipment to meet internal customer commitments in terms of quality and timescales.
- Demonstrate a level of innovation within Manufacturing Services to assist continuous improvements and data exploitation to support FPY test asset management PPM and automation.
- Good communication skills demonstrated both verbally and in the generation of documentation.
- Selfdriven and able to monitor own performance effectively to ensure commitments and deadlines are met.
- Able to follow wiring diagrams.
- Assembly and soldering skills.
- MS Office proficient.
- Methodical conscientious and accurate worker with a strong sense of. Urgency.
- Adaptable and proven problem solver.
- Good communicator with all levels of staff across all departments.
- Willing to learn progress and undertake new challenges.
Benefits:
Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.
Flexible working within core working hours
25 days holiday 185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days 37 hrs) plus bank holidays.
4 times your annual salary in life assurance
Flexible benefits package
Pension Scheme Less than 5 years service up to 5.5 employer contributions 5 years service up to 7.5 employer contributions.
Sports and Social club
Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events
You couldnt be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest please follow the application process.
Nationality Requirements
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.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity inclusion equity and equality. Underpinned by our values behaviours and policies we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
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.
We do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
