http://www.flightglobal.com/jobsFlight Jobshttp://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/composite-production-engineer-stevenage-stevenage-200638010.htmFri, 13 Nov 2009 12:04:20 +0000180009Composite Production Engineer - Stevenage Salary c.35-40K Based in Stevenage (SC clearance required) Our client is part of a FTSE 100 listed group founded in the 1930's which is organised into four core technology divisions: Mission Systems, Defence Systems, Avionics and Surveillance, and Aviation Services. Employing over 13,000 highly skilled professionals across the globe with customers in more than 100 countries and annual revenues of over £1bn our client has always been recognised for its innovative technologies, products and services. Based in Hertfordshire our client is the part of this group responsible for the design, manufacture and testing of high performance Radomes for aerospace & defence applications. At this facility our client deals with the initial design, through development to manufacture, test and in-service support of high performance Radomes. With products and services ranging from fast jet nose radomes and missile system radomes to civil airline nose radome repair and testing and a total of over 80 staff (mainly professional engineering and skilled composite technicians) our client's standards form the industry benchmark. Candidate should be degree qualified or similar in a relevant discipline and possess detailed experience of working with composites in a precision industry (e.g. Aerospace, top-level motorsport). Role: The responsibilities of the job are diverse and include contributing to new product design in respect to material, process and tooling definition, detailed tool design, manufacturing process proving and compilation of product manufacturing method documentation, and instruction of technicians in manufacturing new products. Also, the engineer will be required to assist his assigned production module with the resolution of day-to-day manufacturing problems and monitor and correct recurring non-conformances. This position is particularly suited to an innovative candidate focused upon Manufacturing and Materials with the drive and ambition to optimise process and tooling approaches. The role also contains the potential for career advancement and is therefore ideal for candidates who possess real leadership potential and a desire to direct problem-solving initiatives. The skills and experience necessary to fulfil this role are: Detailed knowledge of a range of composite materials. Detailed knowledge of a range of composite manufacturing processes Detailed knowledge of Design for Manufacture and Lean principles CAD and CNC programming knowledge is an advantage but not a pre-requisite Good team-working ethos Ability to communicate effectively at all levels If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this role please apply now or send your CV to jenna.beard@serl.co.uk - Jenna Beard Defence Recruitment Consultant Please note that due to the nature of the position it is a legal requirement that you are a UK or US national that has been in the UK continuously for the last 5 years in order to be considered for this role. By sending us your CV, you are explicitly consenting to our processing of your personal data on a computer database and/or in manual files for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. This processing will be carried out in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998. In compliance with the regulations in place under the Employment Agencies Act, proof of identification will be required. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/composite-design-engineer-stevenage-uk-30-35k-stevenage-200626535.htmWed, 04 Nov 2009 20:19:22 +0000165386Composite Design Engineer - Stevenage UK - £30-35k Our client is part of a FTSE 100 listed group founded in the 1930's which is organised into four core technology divisions: Mission Systems, Defence Systems, Avionics and Surveillance, and Aviation Services. Employing over 13,000 highly skilled professionals across the globe with customers in more than 100 countries and annual revenues of over £1bn our client has always been recognised for its innovative technologies, products and services. Based in Hertfordshire our client is the part of this group responsible for the design, manufacture and testing of high performance Radomes for aerospace & defence applications. At this facility our client deals with the initial design, through development to manufacture, test and in-service support of high performance Radomes. With products and services ranging from fast jet nose radomes and missile system radomes to civil airline nose radome repair and testing and a total of over 80 staff (mainly professional engineering and skilled composite technicians) our client's standards form the industry benchmark. You should ideally possess a good first degree in a relevant discipline and proven post-graduate experience in the composites industry, preferably in the aerospace or automotive sector. The responsibilities of the job are diverse, ranging from assisting in new business acquisition by generating conceptual designs to support proposals, through detailed structural and environmental design, to qualification and certification. The skills and experience necessary to fulfil this role are " Composite component structural design " Linear and dynamic stress analysis of composites using FE codes such as I-DEAS /NASTRAN (preferably NX or MSC) " Good CAD design and drafting skills, preferably using CATIA v5 " Good team-working ethos " Ability to communicate effectively at all levels The successful candidate will report to the Mechanical Design Group Team Leader Due to the nature of this position it is a legal requirement that all candidates must be able to pass Security Clearance. This means you must have been in the UK for the last 5 years and hold a British passport. If interested and you feel you have the necessary experience for this role please forward your CV to: jenna.beard@serl.co.uk By sending us your CV, you are explicitly consenting to our processing of your personal data on a computer database and/or in manual files for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. This processing will be carried out in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998. In compliance with the regulations in place under the Employment Agencies Act, proof of identification will be required. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/composites-production-engineer-hertfordshire-uk-hertfordshire-200626566.htmWed, 04 Nov 2009 19:52:08 +0000165382Composites Production Engineer - Hertfordshire UK Our client is part of a FTSE 100 listed group founded in the 1930's which is organised into four core technology divisions: Mission Systems, Defence Systems, Avionics and Surveillance, and Aviation Services. Employing over 13,000 highly skilled professionals across the globe with customers in more than 100 countries and annual revenues of over £1bn our client has always been recognised for its innovative technologies, products and services. Our client is now recruiting for a Composites Production Engineer, to be based in Hertfordshire. The responsibilities of the job are diverse, and include contributing to new product design in respect to material, process and tooling definition, detailed tool design, manufacturing process proving and compilation of product manufacturing method documentation, and instruction of technicians in manufacturing new products. Also, the Engineer will be required to assist their assigned production module with the resolution of day-to-day manufacturing problems and monitor and correct recurring non-conformances. The skills and experience necessary to fulfil this role are: In-depth knowledge of a range of composite materials. In-depth knowledge of a range of composite manufacturing processes In-depth knowledge of Design for Manufacture and Lean principles CAD and CNC programming knowledge preferred Good team-working ethos Ability to communicate effectively at all levels The successful candidate will also possess a first degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline and have experience working in the composites industry. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this role and would like to find out more, please apply directly or forward a copy of your CV to jenna.beard@serl.co.uk. By sending us your CV, you are explicitly consenting to our processing of your personal data on a computer database and/or in manual files for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. This processing will be carried out in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998.In compliance with the regulations in place under the Employment Agencies Act, proof of identification will be required. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/composites-development-engineer-loughborough-uk-loughborough-200626669.htmWed, 04 Nov 2009 18:14:58 +0000165336Composites Development Engineer - Loughborough UK Our client is part of a FTSE 100 listed group founded in the 1930's which is organised into four core technology divisions: Mission Systems, Defence Systems, Avionics and Surveillance, and Aviation Services. Employing over 13,000 highly skilled professionals across the globe with customers in more than 100 countries and annual revenues of over £1bn our client has always been recognised for its innovative technologies, products and services. Based in Loughborough our client is the part of this group responsible for the design, manufacture and testing of high performance Radomes for aerospace & defence applications. At this facility our client deals with the initial design, through development to manufacture, test and in-service support of high performance Radomes. With products and services ranging from fast jet nose radomes and missile system radomes to civil airline nose radome repair and testing and a total of over 80 staff (mainly professional engineering and skilled composite technicians) our client's standards form the industry benchmark. The company is currently recruiting in a number of disciplines to fulfil the demands of an impressive and expanding order book and have recently added significantly to the strength of the Engineering Department. Their product range is extensive, extending from large radome primary structure on fast jets such as Typhoon to small high temperature components for Rolls Royce engines. To support new & existing opportunities they have a requirement for a Composite Development Engineer at their Shepshed site. The main roles and responsibilities are " Assist in the design for manufacture/application for new exciting applications " Aid, prove, document and manage the introduction of components into production " Develop manufacturing and knowledge capabilities by supporting our goal to be a world class leader. " Improvement of existing processes and tooling methodologies " Support and development of working practices for Quality and NADCAP approvals " Provide technical support both internally and externally to customers Applicants must have, " At least, a degree qualification in an engineering or materials discipline with a good understanding of composites. " Catia skills would be an added advantage. " Previous experience in a similar role is required. " The ability to work effectively with a wide range of people is essential together with the ability to demonstrate and implement innovative solutions. " Self motivated and determination combined with an enthusiastic attitude are also important attributes. The successful candidate will be based at the Shepshed, Leicestershire site, reporting to the Engineering Manager. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this role please apply now or send your CV to jenna.beard@serl.co.uk - Jenna Beard Defence Recruitment Consultant By sending us your CV, you are explicitly consenting to our processing of your personal data on a computer database and/or in manual files for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. This processing will be carried out in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998. In compliance with the regulations in place under the Employment Agencies Act, proof of identification will be required. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process.