Manufacturing Technician/Engineer

Job Title: MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN/ENGINEER

Location: CARDIFF

Job Type: PERMANENT

Salary: £35K Negotiable depending on skills and experience PLUS Benefits 

Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Provide technical input into the R&D process, while expanding the production resource throughout our development phase. (It is anticipated that the role will provide a flexible level of support to both key activities on an as needed basis).
•    Working with micro components, precision resistance welding and soldering in an electronics environment. (Previous experience of working in micro-assembly or production may prove beneficial).
•    Ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner, by working to test and assemble our aerospace solar products and deliver a world class finished product to our customers.
•    Operate effectively in an SME environment, interfacing effectively with cross-functional teams to support company objectives.
•    Assist the engineering team on technology transfers from US to UK.
•    Follow processes and procedures, maximising efficiency of the manufacturing operation and contributing to their ongoing development.
•    Proactively identify and resolve operational issues by analysing root causes and implementing effective counter measures.
•    Engage with the engineering team to identify and implement process improvements.
•    The role has the potential to evolve into either an R&D or production/assembly focussed position (dependent on the candidate), operating in a continuous improvement-based environment.

Key Attributes:

•    Team player with the ability to work on multiple tasks/projects as part of a team as well as on your own.
•    Be able to manage timelines and deadlines effectively.
•    Fluent in English (verbal & written).
•    Strong IT skills – Hardware & Software development (e.g. Python).
•    Track record of contributing to continuous improvement/process development activities or projects.
•    Experience of working in similar manufacturing environments is advantageous.
•    Willingness to travel to US facility from time to time is desirable.

Qualifications required:

Minimum HNC in STEM discipline.

Salary & Benefits: 

•    Circa £35,000 (depending on experience).
•    Hybrid working (where appropriate).
•    Flexitime.
•    25 Days Annual Leave plus 8 Days bank Holidays.
•    Pension after qualifying period with company contributions.
•    Private Health Care after qualifying period.
•    Paid sick leave entitlement.
•    Free Parking.
•    Excellent opportunities for career progression and training.
•    Company IT provided.