Assembler/tester

**Org Marketing Statement**

To manufacture & test various components and assemblies using recognized processes / skills. Producing quality finished components and assemblies in accordance with drawings and manufacturing build specifications to aerospace standards.

Participates in or leads MPS activities, e.g. 5S, TPM, 5Y, kaizen, DLA, etc

**Position Summary**

Entry Level Requirements
- To work efficiently within agreed standards, without supervision (once trained).
- To work accurately and pay attention to detail.
- To work as a team member with a flexible attitude to work.
- To be responsible for housekeeping and tidiness on the shop floor and participate in 6S activities.
- To be able to set up jigs, fixtures and equipment for assembly or test purposes.
- To be an expert in at least one of the processes listed below
- To actively participate in root cause analysis investigations.
- To be familiar with the Health and Safety policies for the company and to attend mandatory updates when required.
- Participate in kaizen events with the team to improve for example 6S, processes, layout/product flow, equipment reliability, Quality, cost reduction, cycle time, change over time, maintenance.
- Regular consistent and punctual attendance is required.
- Any other duties as assigned

Higher grade requirements
- To be pro-active in aiding the Team Leader / management team in improving the efficiency of the operation in terms of Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery.
- Providing training for the team in both production of components and MPS tools e.g. performing 6S audits, TPM
- Raising Quality notifications, MIGOing production orders in SAP, etc
- Working with the PE team to improve tooling, processes and work instructions, including making prototype tooling and parts and writing draft work instructions.
- Working with the PE, QE, purchasing and Engineering team to introduce new products.
- Lead kaizen events with the team to improve for example 6S, processes, layout/product flow, equipment reliability, Quality, cost reduction, cycle time, change over time, maintenance.

**Responsibilities**

**Field of Study/Area of Experience**
- Extensive practical manufacturing experience gained in a progressive, modern manufacturing environment.
- Solid experience of Mechanical assembly.
- Solid experience of Manufacturing Operations within a Safety critical environment
- Skilled in manufacturing processes of aerospace or automotive industry and experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvements
- Product testing/measurement experience, such as; Insulation resistance testing, Dielectric testing, continuity testing, Helium leak testing, gauging, Digital calipers, Micrometer, NDT Processes (including X-Ray & Dye Penetrant Inspection)
- Demonstrates a high level of ethical behavior
- Able to use Microsoft Office and database/ERP management tools (SAP)
- Experience of performing manual assembly operations - manual dexterity
- Skilled in the reading and interpretation of engineering drawings and work instructions
- Good eye sight including depth perception
- Normal color vision
- Understanding of lean tools such as 6S, 5Y, TPM, Kanban

**Qualifications**
- Experience of at least two of the following processes:

- Manual Welding (TIG) - Approved - (thin gauge welding/fine gauge - not heavy duty welding)
- Machine Welding (TIG)
- Vacuum Brazing
- CNC Bending
- Mechanical fitting
- Laser/Dot peen part marking
- Grit blasting
- Ideally (but not essential) experience of the following processes:

- Manual Machining, e.g. Turning
- Machine Swaging
- Soldering (J-STD 001)
- Coil Winding
- Induction brazing
- Resistance Welding
- Encapsulation / Potting
- Electron Beam Welding

**Skills, Knowledge and Abilities**
- Good verbal & written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
- Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
- Manual dexterity to an intricate level