Senior Technician - Machine Shop

Job Description

Qioptiq Ltd. (an Excelitas company) designs and manufactures market leading optronic solutions for Defence & Aerospace applications. Key markets include head up displays for commercial airliners, helmet mounted displays for 4th & 5th generation fast jet platforms, night vision for the dismounted soldier, and advanced electro‑optics for airborne, maritime and vehicle platforms.

Qioptiq has a world‑renowned reputation for the highest standards of business integrity, customer service, product quality and cutting‑edge innovation.

This exciting new opportunity is located on the North Wales site for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The successful candidate will be part of a strong engineering team and will be responsible for the design of mechanical solutions in line with business requirements.

• Operate CNC machines in a fully functioning Machine Shop.
• Set up relevant machinery to ensure efficient production of precision components within correct dimensions suitable for further processing.
• Read and interpret complex design drawings.
• Ensure health and safety is adhered to and maintained within the workshop.
• Improve ways of working in the machine shop to reach greater productivity.
• Satisfy required quality and operating standards throughout each stage of manufacture to achieve optimum quality.
• Instruct other employees in the operation of machinery and processes and assist other personnel in the department.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work area in accordance with the operator’s maintenance schedule and required departmental standards.
• Support business needs by operating across the whole department as required and fully participate in ongoing process/business improvement programmes.
• Plan and produce one‑off type components and special project work which is outside the average production level of work.

• Mechanical Engineering Technical Certification.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Mechanical Engineering Qualification or demonstrated experience.
• Experience of NC machining – setting and running.
• Understanding of health and safety in the workshop.
• Candidate flexibility may be required.