Job Description :

Security Clearance : Ability to be able to obtain UK security clearance to SC Level

Travel Required : Occasional travel within the UK

Location : This role is based in Portsmouth with a requirement to be onsite 5 days per week

Type : Full time, experienced hire and open to STEM Returners

First of all, what’s in it for you

Financial Reward : Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

Work / Life Balance : 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy / sell holiday

Personal Development : Personalised development plan, and unlimited access to 10,000 E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

Health & Wellbeing : Wellbeing benefits (including 24 / 7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop , lunchtime Pilates.

Family and Caregiving : Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

Inclusive Environment : Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ , International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

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About the Role...

The Head of Assembly and Test will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of Space Equipment.

This position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

How will you contribute to the team

Oversee the entire assembly and testing process for space electronics, ensuring compliance with industry standards, health & safety protocols, and project specifications.

Lead and mentor a team of skilled assembly and test technicians to achieve optimal efficiency and high-quality output. Ensure team is trained to the latest requirements.

Implement assembly and test procedures, continuously optimising processes to enhance productivity, and promote Kaizen principles

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, quality assurance, and project management, to ensure seamless integration of electronics into space systems.

Drive schedule adherence through effective planning, monitoring, and execution of assembly and test processes via SQCDP.

Manage equipment maintenance schedules, calibration, and upgrades to ensure a state-of-the-art assembly and test facility.

About you...

Strong experience of managing a diverse and multi-experienced team of assembly production engineers and operatives. Providing direction to those more experienced, and guidance and development to the junior members of the team.

Good, all round understanding of hardware assembly and production, ideally with experience of low volume, bespoke / specialist assets.

A focus on production process improvement, with experience of implementing Kaizen principles or similar.

A strong emphasis on Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment

How can we support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview.

Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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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.

Company :

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type : Permanent

Permanent

Experience Level : Professional

Professional

Job Family :

Programme & Project Management

Last updated : 2024-05-23