Overview Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France, Malaysia and Morocco. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe. Role Purpose To plan, conduct and maintain calibration of equipment and associated documentation in support of Spirit AeroSystems (Europe) Ltd and applicable external customers. Senior Materials Engineer (Calibration Department) This opportunity, based at our Prestwick site offers: 37 hour working week (half day Friday) 33 days holiday per year, rising with service Annual Bonus related to company performance Defined contribution pension scheme (default contributions; 4% employee and 8% employer) Virtual GP Service 365 days per year Employee Assistance Program A wide range of flexible benefits Death in service payment (default 4 times basic salary) Professional development and growth Free car parking And more Responsibilities Understanding of the current specifications / British Standards involving calibration tolerances,limitations, and procedures established by the manufacturer and/or internal of the gauges being calibrated. Ensuring thorough familiarisation with 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. Maintaining proficiency in using the calibration aids in the assigned area of responsibility. Ensuring that the calibration tools and equipment are in proper working order and the proper calibration information is affixed. Carrying out all necessary work in accordance with the relevant manufacturer's instructions and/or internal procedures. Properly recording the work performed on the appropriate calibration records. Maintaining the topicality of the calibration records, procedures and local work instructions to an agreed high standard by means of an annual review. Liaising with internal customers when required in regard to calibration of equipment and enquiries. Maintaining effective and regular reviews with internal customers to ensure effective communications and minimal Operations impacts. Liaising 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 communications and minimal business impact. Carrying out ancillary tasks in supporting the Laboratory Materials Engineers such as preparation of samples for tests, conditioning samples for tests, etc. iaw the relevant Laboratory procedures. Carrying out ancillary tasks in supporting the Laboratory Materials Engineers with tasks such as Paint, Cure, Cross Cut & Adhesions testing iaw the relevant testing procedures. Supporting the current and future Composite clean room sampling, testing and reporting requirements in line with the relevant industry standards and/or customer requirements. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience The successful candidate will ideally have served a recognised technical apprenticeship in a Mechanical and/or Electrical discipline and have experience in using specialised equipment Have experience in applying tools and techniques (e.g. tool use, use of software packages) A basic level of computer literacy is essential Good communication skills required Decision Making Authority Acceptance of Gauges and Instruments to Specifications and standards Develop Work Instructions to test equipment (management final buy off). Identify test equipment. Closing Date; 1st May at 4:00 PM Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local lawKnowledge, Skills and Experience The successful candidate will ideally have served a recognised technical apprenticeship in a Mechanical and/or Electrical discipline and have experience in using specialised equipment Have experience in applying tools and techniques (e.g. tool use, use of software packages) A basic level of computer literacy is essential Good communication skills required Decision Making Authority Acceptance of Gauges and Instruments to Specifications and standards Develop Work Instructions to test equipment (management final buy off). Identify test equipment. Closing Date; 1st May at 4:00 PM Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local lawUnderstanding of the current specifications / British Standards involving calibration tolerances,limitations, and procedures established by the manufacturer and/or internal of the gauges being calibrated. Ensuring thorough familiarisation with 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. Maintaining proficiency in using the calibration aids in the assigned area of responsibility. Ensuring that the calibration tools and equipment are in proper working order and the proper calibration information is affixed. Carrying out all necessary work in accordance with the relevant manufacturer's instructions and/or internal procedures. Properly recording the work performed on the appropriate calibration records. Maintaining the topicality of the calibration records, procedures and local work instructions to an agreed high standard by means of an annual review. Liaising with internal customers when required in regard to calibration of equipment and enquiries. Maintaining effective and regular reviews with internal customers to ensure effective communications and minimal Operations impacts. Liaising 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 communications and minimal business impact. Carrying out ancillary tasks in supporting the Laboratory Materials Engineers such as preparation of samples for tests, conditioning samples for tests, etc. iaw the relevant Laboratory procedures. Carrying out ancillary tasks in supporting the Laboratory Materials Engineers with tasks such as Paint, Cure, Cross Cut & Adhesions testing iaw the relevant testing procedures. Supporting the current and future Composite clean room sampling, testing and reporting requirements in line with the relevant industry standards and/or customer requirements.