Mechanical Engineer
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
£44,000+
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
hybrid
// Role Summary
Join MBDA's Calibration & Maintenance team in Bolton as a Mechanical Engineer, supporting manufacturing across assembly, integration, and test with a focus on measurement accuracy and equipment performance.
// Key Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on mechanical/dimensional calibration for test equipment.
- Lead inspection activities and provide dimensional support to manufacturing.
- Act as a technical point of contact for calibration and inspection queries.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of measurement processes.
- Requires HNC in Mechanical Engineering and extensive practical calibration experience.
// Role Specification
Mechanical Engineer - Calibration & Maintenance
MBDA is seeking an ambitious Mechanical Engineer to join our Calibration & Maintenance team in Bolton. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join a technically engaging environment supporting manufacturing across assembly, integration, and test.
The opportunity:
Working closely with production, quality, and engineering teams, you will ensure measurement accuracy and equipment performance at every stage of the build process. Your responsibilities will include:
- Hands-on Support: Delivering mechanical/dimensional calibration for Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) and Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE) and responsible for the creation and maintenance of instruction sets and requirements.
- Dimensional Inspection: Leading inspection activities, including updating CMM measurement programmes and providing feedback to key stakeholders.
- Manufacturing Liaison: Providing day-to-day dimensional calibration and inspection support for manufacturing teams, fixtures, and tooling.
- Technical Expertise: Acting as a key technical point of contact for dimensional calibration and inspection queries within manufacturing.
- Continuous Improvement: Contributing to the evolution of measurement methods, processes, and repeatability.
- Specialist Support: Supporting pressure calibration activities where required.
What we're looking for from you:
- Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or relevant alternative) and extensive experience with the requirements below and demonstrated experience as a technical lead.
- Proven practical experience in dimensional calibration, such as: Micrometers / DTI's / Verniers, Plug/Thread / Ring Gauges, Sine Bars / Tables, Surface Tables / Plates.