Spacecraft Production Facility Manager | Guildford | Competitive salary + strong package
Responsible for the management and efficient running of the AIT Cleanroom and bridges ensuring that cleanroom areas are set up and maintained to a suitable standard to enable safe working on multiple spacecraft missions. This is a key role in supporting the AIT team to ensure Spacecraft Production schedules and delivery are met within a safe and professional working environment.
Key TasksCo-ordinate logistics of:
* Management and maintenance of loading bay, Cleanroom, bridges and AIT containers
* Spacecraft thermal chamber use
* Planned maintenance co-ordination with SSTL facilities team and AIT users
* Ensure there is no conflict of work
* Ensure all outside contractors are supervised & aware of Cleanroom procedures
* Allocation and maintenance of storage areas for flight hardware
* Transfer of equipment to & from offsite storage
* Inventory of all AIT equipment
* Efficient management of storage – disposal of obsolete equipment
* Allocation of EGSE
Maintenance of Cleanroom tools, equipment and consumables:
Co-ordinate:
* Movements in and around Cleanroom and through the loading bay
* Test equipment calibration
* Torque tool calibration
* Lifting equipment inspections
* Onsite service & repair of AIT non plant installations
* Point of contact for:
* Lifting equipment inspections
* Facility servicing and maintenance
Checking & maintaining:
* ESD protection & equipment
* Toolkit levels at beginning and end of project
* Storage of toolkits not allocated to project
* Monitor & replenish clean room consumables
* Set up & Allocation of bays:
* Ensure bays are kept tidy by projects during and after use
Health & Safety oversight and monitoring:
* Maintain AIT access list for all AIT areas and provide induction training
* Maintain COSHH and other health & safety records
* Maintain AIT lifting and handling equipment
* Ensure work areas are safe and tidy
* Ensure best working practices are followed in Cleanroom
Key Tasks cont.Logistical services:
* Generate and maintain AIT Cleanroom processes where required
* Order AIT non flight equipment when required
* Load/Unload AIT equipment using forklift truck
* Perform small mechanical construction tasks
* Generate and maintain various logs required
* Ensure appropriate training for users of the Cleanroom and enforcement of practices and procedures. Where necessary maintain / develop processes where they do not exist.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Previous Experience
Relevant experience working within a Cleanroom or engineering laboratory environment preferrable
Electrical lab technician, wireman or mechanical apprenticeship would be useful
Experience with general machine shop tooling would be useful
Maintaining risk assessments within a manufacturing environment
Working with COSHH, Lifting Equipment, Pressure Systems and Gas Safety Regulations
Planning, schedule and budgeting experience
What’s in it for you?
* Highly competitive Salary.
* Flexible working policies.
* 32 days annual leave + BH.
* Annual Company Bonus Scheme.
* Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
* Life Assurance (6X salary).
* Private Health Care.
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
* Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes.