Technician - Machine Shop

Company Overview

Qioptiq Ltd 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.

An exciting new opportunity has opened at the North Wales site for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The successful candidate will form part of the strong engineering team located on this site 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.
• Maintain 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 departmental standards.
• Support business needs by operating across the whole department as required and participate in ongoing process/business improvement programmes.
• Plan, if necessary, and produce one‑off type components and special project work 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.