Materials Engineer (calibration)

Job Opportunity at Prestwick Aerosystems

Prestwick Aerosystems continues Ayrshire's long standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide.

To plan, conduct and maintain calibration of equipment and associated documentation in support of Prestwick AeroSystems Ltd and applicable external customers.

How you will contribute to the team:

• Understand the current specifications / British Standards involving calibration tolerances, limitations, and procedures established by the manufacturer and/or internal of the gauges being calibrated.
• Ensure thorough familiarisation the calibration methods, techniques, aids, tools and equipment used within their assigned area of responsibility. This familiarisation will include both electrical and mechanical equipment and any future Spirit equipment in support of the growing site portfolio.
• Maintain proficiency in using the calibration aids in the assigned area of responsibility, while ensuring that the calibration tools and equipment are in proper working order and the proper calibration information is affixed.
• Carry out all necessary work in accordance with the relevant manufacturer's instructions and/or internal procedures.
• Liaise with external customers and sub-contractors when required in regard to calibration of equipment and enquiries. Supporting site calibration visits by specialists to ensure effective communication and minimal business impact.

Requirements for the role:

• Served a recognised technical apprenticeship in a Mechanical and/or Electrical discipline and have experience in using specialized equipment.
• Experience in applying tools and techniques (e.g. tool use, use of software packages).
• A basic level of computer literacy (essential).

What we will offer you:

• 37 hour working week (half day Friday)
• Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
• 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Life assurance (4× basic salary)
• Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free on site parking

Right to Work in the UK All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Prestwick Aerosystems is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Right to Work checks, carried out in accordance with UK Government requirements.

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