Design Support Engineer
// Role Summary
Join MBDA as an Electronic Engineer in Bolton to support the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art seeker solutions for guided missile programmes, ensuring products meet complex customer requirements.
// Key Responsibilities
- Key role in the design support of seeker products transitioning from development to series manufacture.
- Interface with manufacturing on process, capability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support non-conformance management, supplier relationships, and obsolescence management.
- Requires a strong background in RF engineering and broad-based engineering skills.
- Hybrid working pattern with primary office-based work in Bolton.
- Opportunity for career progression and development within a leading defence organisation.
// Role Specification
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for an Electronic Engineer with a strong background in RF engineering to play a key role in the design support of seeker products at our manufacturing facility in Bolton. The Seeker Division focuses on designing and developing state-of-the-art RF and Dual Mode (RF and IR) seekers for guided missile programmes. This role requires enthusiasm and autonomy to ensure products are delivered to the required standard and within timescales.
Your Responsibilities:
- Act as a design team representative to interface with design and manufacturing teams, facilitating the transition of seekers from development into series manufacture.
- Collaborate with manufacturing on process and capability issues, supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximise production yields.
- Manage non-conformance issues, addressing design queries and providing guidance.
- Support both internal and external suppliers to ensure continuity of supply for the manufacturing team.
- Provide recommendations to the design team for obsolescence management.
What We're Looking For:
- An Electronic Engineer with the initiative and determination to investigate and resolve production problems.
- A broad-based engineering background is essential, with detailed knowledge of RF assembly and test procedures being advantageous.
- Ability to manage your own workload effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact well with design and manufacturing teams.
- Capability to manage project changes promptly and maintain the production schedule.
What We Can Offer You:
- A competitive salary of up to £57,000, dependent on experience.
- A company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
- Pension scheme with a maximum total contribution (employer and employee) of up to 14%.
- Paid overtime opportunities.
- Up to 15 days flexi leave.
- 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase additional holiday.
- Potential relocation assistance.
- Excellent site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking.
- Superb career progression and development opportunities.
Working Pattern:
This role operates on a hybrid working pattern, primarily office-based in Bolton with some opportunity for homeworking.