MGSE & Tooling engineer

Job description

MGSE & Tooling engineer

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

·  To ensure the delivery of MSGE and tooling on time and ready to use to the manufacturing / build team.
·  To attend the Go meeting and liaise between the MGSE coordination eng, MGSE project eng and the manufacturing team to ensure the timely delivery of MGSE and timely return to stores after use.
·  To ensure all MGSE documentation, log books and insurance inspections are fully maintained.
·  To assist with the ongoing inspection and maintenance of the MGSE
·  To provide small adhoc tooling as required to support the structure team
·  To give MGSE support to the daily SQCDP shop floor meeting
·  To support the area controllers with 5S activities
·  Ensure quality and process robustness through continuous review and improvement of processes

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

·  To ensure the delivery of MSGE and tooling on time and ready to use to the manufacturing / build team.
·  Definition and procurement of small bespoke mission tooling to support manufacturing
·  An awareness of safety issues associated with Mechanical Handling Equipment
·  Advise on Health and safety or regulatory compliance related issues including safe use of staging.
·  MGSE support to critical moves process / deliveries
·  Support to new MGSE handover to shop floor and Eng team
·  MGSE support for user manual or log book enquiries / management.
·  Management of the MGSE consumable stores.
·  Support process investigations near miss / NCR's / FMEA / root cause analysis / second closure / lessons learnt and PPS
·  To develop and build relationships internally and work closely to support the manufacturing team
·  Actively seek to develop own learning and skills
·  Ability to deliver multiple tasks to set time frames with minimal supervision
·  Able to organise and manage own workload
·  The ability to understand and use company systems and software
·  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
·  Responsible for the delivery of MGSE and Tooling to manufacturing on Quality and Schedule.
·  Suggest process improvements considering business benefits
·  Takes responsibility for implementing improvements
·  Awareness of the need to involve others as required

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required skills

·  HNC / ONC or equivalent in an Engineering related discipline or sufficient relevant experience
·  Typically 2 year's relevant experience in a Manufacturing based / design engineering role.
·  Appreciation of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment & Tooling manufacturing techniques
·  Creation of technical reports
·  Apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.
·  Experienced in dealing with customers and suppliers
·  Space, Aerospace, Manufacturing Sector ideal or any other Engineering sector
·  A background in an engineering environment, preferably within the space sector
·  Excellent communication and presentation skills
·  Experienced in technical documentation writing
·  A good understanding of MGSE/tooling manufacture and design philosophies