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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 (PCS) are looking for a Support Engineer to support the delivery of engineering work as part of a team working under the guidance of senior staff and within the wider context of the business.They will develop and apply their engineering skills to take ownership of and manage multidisciplined engineering tasks and responsibilities within time cost and quality constraints in support of any reasonable request from internal departments within the whole of PCS as well as the ongoing technical support of external customers through to a successful conclusion.
An engineer at this level will have a good understanding of their own discipline able to handle complex problems and will apply their technical / professional knowledge and experience to make independent judgements and support decision making. They should also be open to new challenges involving tasks outside of their area of expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop solutions and solve problems within own discipline.
- Work under minimal supervision to deliver allocated engineering tasks ontime onquality and onbudget.
- Provide onthejob training/support to new team members.
- Writing reports and presenting work undertaken at peer and design reviews.
- Develop engineering competence under the guidance of more senior engineers and plan for professional development.
- Demonstrate and adhere to the Ultra ASPIRE values at all times.
- Occasionally carry out duties offsite as required.
- Adhere to Ultra policies procedures and practices at all times.
- Carry out any other duties as reasonably required by management.
- Understand the requirements and needs of customers and strive to achieve common goals.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Relevant qualifications to an appropriate level typically a Bachelors Degree completion of a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent experience within an Engineering discipline.
- Capable of reading and laying out drawings to British and International Standards as necessary and following the companys own Draughting Standard Manual
- Awareness of electrical wiring electronic assembly handling mechanical pneumatic systems functions
- Designs and details mechanical assemblies and has an awareness of designing for manufacture and production processes.
- Understands mechanical electromechanical and pneumatics design. Has some production process experience.
- Ability to deal with customers and suppliers to achieve a common goal
- Knowledge of PLM and ERP systems an advantage
- Knowledge of 2D/3D drawing packages an advantage
- Possess knowledge and understanding of engineering fundamentals processes standards procedures tools and systems to be applied in carrying out assigned engineering tasks.
- Possess a basic understanding of engineering fundamentals in disciplines outside area of specialty (i.e. Manufacturing)
- Ability to generate and amend technical documentation (i.e. similarity reports Salvage Schemes Engineering investigations offsite visits)
- Solve problems making evaluative judgements on the basis of factual information and precedents.
- Demonstrate strong technical communication skills.
- Respond positively to change and adapt quickly to dynamic situations.
- Must be a Team Player and work well within a team
- Must be well organised and selfmotivated
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
