Component Engineer

1 day ago


East Anglia, United Kingdom Guidant Global Full time

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Senior Component Engineer to join their UK Component Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for selecting, vetting, and cataloguing mechanical and electromechanical components and materials used in missile products. Additionally, the role involves ensuring compliance with specific standards and managing obsolescence.

What we're looking for:

  • Knowledge and experience in electromechanical components and materials.
  • Understanding and appreciation of the REACH and RoHS regulations.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Pro-activeness and self-motivation to improve self, improve process, and get the job done.
  • Experience with tests and inspections on components.
  • Knowledge of detailed records and documentation related to component specifications and testing results.

What you'll get to do as a Component Engineer:

In this role, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the latest products and technologies to effectively support our customers. You will regularly visit relevant stakeholders and suppliers to maintain up-to-date knowledge. Additionally, you will support both local and international continuous improvement initiatives, helping to define best practices and manage the adoption and adherence to agreed methodologies across teams globally. Your responsibilities will include assessing and managing relationships with suppliers, negotiating price terms, and ensuring the reliability of component sources. You will also perform tests and inspections on components to ensure they meet required specifications and quality standards. Furthermore, you will monitor component lifecycles and address issues related to component obsolescence, ensuring the availability of replacement parts.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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