Aircraft Maintenance jobs in Prestwick

Job Description:

Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire
Hours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday)
Type: Full-time
Salary: From £44,348
Grade: E
Travel Required: Occasional
Work Location: Site-based (100%)

Join One of Ayrshire’s largest Engineering Employers

Prestwick Aerosystems is proud to continue Ayrshire’s long-standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide. As part of the Airbus family, we play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and high-quality aerospace products.

The Opportunity:

Accountable for the development and optimisation of manufacturing systems including robotic and numerically controlled programmes to satisfy automation equipment.

How you will contribute to the team:

• You will be responsible for providing manufacturing systems solutions through the application of industrial engineering.
• You will create and amend CNC programs.
• You will support the creation of programming data through liaison with the Design and Manufacturing disciplines.
• You will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of programming simulation models.
• You will be responsible for manipulating 3D data to support manufacturing processes.
• You will provide technical guidance and training to the business to support efficient manufacturing systems programming.
• You will be responsible for the management of tools and cutters to support manufacturing operations.

About you:

• Experience of Manufacturing Systems Programming Techniques
• Conversant in 3D modelling techniques
• Have a good knowledge of the capabilities of a range of different PDM tools
• Knowledge of automated manufacturing systems and equipment
• HND level or equivalent experience in Manufacturing or Technology related discipline - desirable
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills - interface with customers and suppliers.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access

Why Prestwick Aerosystems?

At our Prestwick facility, you’ll find a friendly, forward-thinking workplace with excellent rewards and opportunities to grow your career.

What we will offer you:

• 37-hour week (half-day Friday)
• Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
• Shift premiums up to 33% (where applicable)
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, and wellbeing support
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free on-site car parking

What Happens Next:

If you’re ready to build a career that takes you further, apply today.

Successful applicants will be asked to complete:

• Right to Work check
• Employment reference checks
• Disclosure Scotland
• Pre-employment Medical (Drug and Alcohol testing)

Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Prestwick Aerosystems Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Manufacturing Engineering

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Prestwick Aerosystems is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

As a part of Airbus, Prestwick Aerosystems is committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Prestwick Aerosystems or Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Prestwick Aerosystems, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.