We have an exciting opportunity for a Higher Engineer (Workshop) to join our Engineering Manufacture Group. NPL are the UK’s National Metrology Institute, providing the measurement capability that underpins the UK’s prosperity and quality of life.
NPL has a substantial in-house manufacturing workshop which is equipped with current state of the art machinery and production processes. NPL runs its own mechanical design group which is responsible for the design and specification of special purpose research machinery and other precision metrology equipment that is used by the NPL science teams and also other third party institutions. The components and machinery built at NPL are generally high precision and in low volume, often resulting in a single unit produced, this drives a strong right-first-time philosophy.
The Engineering team creates many state of the art facilities used to deliver cutting edge science and precision measurements that underpin science, health, environment, industry, and commerce. We are looking for self-motivated individuals, who can work as part of the team delivering engineering solutions to our customers through the application of good engineering practice and standards.
As the Workshop Technician, you will join our mechanical manufacture team.
What you will be doing
- Leading the manufacture, assembly and commissioning of complex engineering systems and equipment.
- Providing technical leadership on challenging manufacturing and engineering activities.
- Manufacturing electrical and electronic instrumentation, measurement and control systems.
- Advising engineers and designers on manufacturability, assembly methods and practical engineering solutions.
- Supporting project planning, estimating and scheduling activities.
- Acting as a key technical interface between workshop staff, design engineers and project stakeholders.
- Leading troubleshooting, fault finding and problem-solving activities.
- Identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, equipment and workshop capability.
- Supporting the introduction of new technologies, tools and methods.
- Ensuring high standards of quality, safety and engineering best practices are maintained.
- Coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues, apprentices and junior engineers.
- Supporting resource planning and prioritisation of workshop activities.
- Taking ownership of technically complex or high-profile deliverables.
- Contributing to the long-term development of workshop capability and expertise.
About You
- Time served in precision engineering industries.
- Significant experience in electrical assembly and installation.
- Advanced knowledge in electrical assembly and manufacturing techniques, harness manufacture, soldering, PCB population, component level fault diagnosis and repair.
- Experience delivering technically complex engineering projects.
- The ability to interpret complex engineering requirements and translate them into practical manufacturing solutions.
- Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customers.
- The ability to lead technical activities and influence project outcomes.
- Strong communication and mentoring skills.
- A commitment to continuous improvement, quality and safety.
Desirable
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.