Bonding Technician

Reporting to the Team Supervisor (Bonding) you will be responsible for the installation of composite components into a vehicle chassis to the required quality standards and project timescales.

You will need to work well within a small production cell with the ability to build relationships and communicate well with the other business functions, especially the Engineering and Quality team.

We are recruiting for 4 x Bonding Technicians to join our team.

• Key Responsibilities
  • Install interior vehicle composite components using bonding methods to the required level of quality within the required project timescales.
  • Maintain production work area to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.
  • Fabricate shop aids, required tooling, test specimens and developmental parts where required
  • Maintenance of the production logs and documenting all work for traceability and auditing.
  • To participate in the training programme, undergo further training as required and participate in schemes to ensure on-going competence.
  • Work alongside the workshop staff and process documentation in a timely manner without compromising quality.
• Qualifications/Skills
  • Dexterity and attention to detail manipulating composite panels and build fixtures.
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings, documentation, work orders, quality specifications, and process guidelines.
  • Strong team working skills and ethos.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work precisely and accurately to manufacturing schedules.
  • Previous experience within a manual manufacturing environment.
  • Aptitude for following safety protocols.
  • Ability using cutting, trimming, sanding, drilling, and finishing tools.
  • Capability to actively participate in continuous process improvement.
  • Capacity to maintain clean, safe work environment and procedures.
  • Experience with armoured vehicles would be preferable but not essential.
  • German language is desirable but not essential.
  • You will be a good team player with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and develop your skills and being able to use initiative to suggest solutions to problems.
  • Previous experience with bonding applications desirable.
• Personal attributes and other requirements
  • As a defence contractor, we have a number of security obligations placed upon the Company, which means that all our staff, must be able to successfully achieve the relevant security clearances.
  • Holds a valid UK driving licence.
  • A passion for working in engineering/defence environment.
• Working Conditions

  Typically, office based (Newcastle upon Tyne) but occasional travel may be required across the UK and with potential periods overseas when required.