Design and Development Engineer - Precision Engineering for Space
- Location:
- Gloucestershire jobs
- Salary:
- £30,000 to £35,000 dependant upon experience
- Company:
- Alphatec Recruitment
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 05/11/2009 10:06
- Job id:
- 45865600
- Contact:
- Adam Watts
- Ref:
- Totaljobs
Our client is an acknowledged international leader in the design, development and
manufacture of precision systems for aerospace and space applications. It’s operations are located in Ireland and Southern England.The
company’s
leading position and unrivalled reputation for quality, high
precision engineering, reliability and competitive pricing are based
upon
commitment to excellence in all aspects of the business and an ongoing
drive
for innovation. It's highly experienced teams of scientists and
engineers
possess unique expertise in the development of ultimate performance
systems for world markets. Lean manufacturing practices within
precision capability
production facilities ensure both high-value and high-performance end
product.
We seek a degree qualified Mechanical Engineer who has approximately 5 years or more experience of precision mechanical design or project engineering - experience of solenoid valve technology or design for aerospace/space applications would be particularly relevant. Experience of Pro-Engineer CAD tools would also be an advantage.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for designing and developing new mechanical actuation devices and systems from concept through to precision manufacturing for operational space flight.
You should be comfortable in dealing directly with customer design teams and have the ability to think on your feet and solve situations as they arise. You should also be willing to undertake short-term travel as required.
This is a truly rare and exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of leading-edge space precision technology so please contact Adam Watts at Alphatec Recruitment on 0151 342 0101 or by email at awatts@alphatec.uk.com a.s.a.p.
