Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Nationwide
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Component Engineer (Electronics)
Remote - or based out of Buckinghamshire/Dorchester/West London
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a full-time or part-time Component Engineer(s) to support the electronics and mechanical engineering teams across their Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth sites in the UK. This role can be office-based or remote, with occasional travel to the sites.
You will be working on Naval projects in this role.
Key Responsibilities as a Component Engineer:
* Support Electronic and Mechanical functions in component activities:
* Identify and mitigate obsolescence issues.
* Manage the ERP database and support its engineering users.
* Ensure compliance with engineering processes and procedures.
* Assist in component selection to meet customer requirements and standards.
* Stay current with legislation and ensure compliance.
* Provide planning and estimation input to Project Managers.
* Update processes and procedures as legislation or cost/time improvements are identified.
* Support other departments in resolving qualification, compliance, and safety issues.
* Conduct component risk identification and mitigation activities.
* Coach and mentor junior engineers.
* Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers.
* Demonstrate teamwork experience.
Skills and Experience:
* HNC/HND or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Mechanical or a relevant subject.
* Knowledge of component legislation and materials safety standards.
* Experience in the product lifecycle within defence or aviation (Desired)
* Familiarity with Component Engineering best practices, methodologies, processes, and tools.
* Experience with PMRP tools (IFS desirable) and/or SQL databases.
Personal Attributes:
* Self-motivated, adaptable, proactive, and diligent with good interpersonal skills.
* Limited travel to sites may be required (typically less than once a month).
* Eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Remote
* Flexible working
* 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays. (Full time equivalent)
* 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
* Flexible benefits package (retail vouchers, gym discounts, employee share scheme, health screening and more!)
* Competitive pension