MAIT Technician

I am working with a fantastic client of ours in Oxfordshire who are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Assembly, Integration and Testing (MAIT) Technician to join them on a permanent basis! Role: Manufacturing and Integration (MAIT) Engineer Location: Oxfordshire Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday (occasional longer working day/weekend work) Salary: Competitive Role Overview This role, based within the Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Testing (MAIT) team, will be responsible for ensuring that our products are built and tested to the highest standards. The successful candidate will work across our product portfolio, including both flight hardware and research and development programs. Please note: This position may require occasional travel to suppliers. Key responsibilities of the role:

Assembly of research and development products and flight hardware
Support testing of future products and flight hardware including functional testing/electrical testing/TVAC/RF/Vibration testing
Development and write up of Manufacturing Assembly Procedures (MAPs) and Test Procedures
Assisting with customer/internal reviews
Complete Detailed inspections of Machined Parts using in house metrology equipment.
Work closely with the Product Assurance team to define and write up qualified MAIT processes when required
Adhere to internal processes up to completion of tasks and to help identify and propose process improvements and if approved support the implementation
Visit suppliers/sub-contractors as and when required

Experience required: Essential skillset

Strong discipline in engineering knowledge with experience in assembly of precision components
Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, Test (functional testing, Electrical bonding/isolation, Vibration, shock, TVAC, kinematic testing of deployable systems)
Demonstrable experience of using Metrology equipment.
Demonstrable experience of using assembly procedures.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of detailed drawings, surface finishes, tolerances, materials
Competent using Microsoft Office software
Self-motivated to meet objectives within defined timescales
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to be flexible in working hours to meet schedules. (i.e., the occasional long day/weekends)
Demonstrate a common sense and logical approach to problem-solving
Able to find simple solutions to complex problems
Able to work efficiently both alone and in teams as required by the individual task

Desirable skillset

Technical knowledge of machine components
Previous experience in the aerospace or automotive industry is desirable, but Space industry is more advantageous
Being Apprentice trained (Mechanical) would be a key advantage
An understanding of aerospace processes and components would be advantageous
Knowledge of the relevant ECSS standards for the Space sector would also be an advantage

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