Manufacturing Technician

Job description

Manufacturing Technician

Would you like to be part of an exciting business unit, supporting the Production team in the manufacturing of our range of products? We currently have a vacancy for a Manufacturing Technician at our site in Towcester.

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will manufacture and develop a range of products and technologies at the Towcester facility. Typically this could cover a whole range of materials including composites, rubber, resin, paints and high temperature materials.

This role is a great opportunity to develop and expand across the business.

Your main responsibilities as a Manufacturing Technician will involve:

Producing a variety of standard products and Engineering Prototypes to an agreed production schedule through the use of defined manufacturing processes and current production plant and equipment

Using plant and equipment to compound, press and test rubber and resin based sheet materials

Produce and complete as required manufacturing and Engineering routing documentation via manual or electronic interface

Manufacturing composite component and shapes through the use of resin pre-impregnated fabrics

Extraction and Housekeeping tests weekly for an area

Operating plant and equipment and manufacturing products in areas of approved use

Your skills and qualifications:

Industrial experience in a mechanical/process/engineering environment

Mechanical and practical aptitude

Experience with polymers & composites in the aerospace / defence / automotive would be advantageous

Ability to follow manufacturing process documentation

What we're looking for in you:

You will cooperatively and collaboratively with others, to be part of a team and respect the opinions of others. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain good relationships and work well under pressure.

Salary: £22,000 +

Location: Towcester

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems Air

BAE Systems Air brings together the company's international capabilities and expertise to respond to customers' current and future requirements, and compete for international export and collaborative opportunities. In the UK, BAE Systems Air has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk.

BAE Systems Air has the capability to provide customers with information superiority through the delivery of actionable intelligence and information, together with the provision of innovative information systems and services. Training is a key enabler to delivering military capability, and at BAE Systems we bring together our expertise in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions into a powerful combination for our military customers around the world.

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to provide our customers with the capabilities and intelligence that really matters.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation .

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.