Job Description
Introduction:
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe.
The Role:
This role is part of our Saab Seaeye Business Unit.
In this role, you will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of our product range and have the opportunity to manufacture a range of ROV assemblies from component level through to final testing and sign off. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of real world performance and use fault-finding methods to perform route cause analysis on returned products that require servicing or refurbishment.
Key Responsibilities:
* You will be responsible and accountable for the manufacture and repair of electro-mechanical assemblies.
* Have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics to assist with building and fault finding across the product range.
* To ensure soldering and electrical looming is carried out to a high standard.
* To assist with pressure and soak testing of all Saab Seaeye components when required, in a timely fashion.
* To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role
* Previous experience working on complex medium to large Electro-mechanical and Hydraulic assemblies, down to a component level.
* Be familiar with 6S principles and lean working initiatives.
* To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines.
* To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times.
* To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness.
* To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness.
* To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role.
* To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time.
Required Skills:
* Ability to interpret electro/mechanical/hydraulic schematics.
* Proven knowledge and experience of mechanical engineering practices.
* Should have an understanding of electronic manufacturing practices, such as IPC or equivalent.
* Have the ability to use proven fault finding methods to diagnose electrical and electronic faults to PCB board level.
Desirable Skills:
* Component level diagnostics would be advantageous
* A formal qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering - NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
* Previous use of electronic testing equipment such as oscilloscopes/megger/multi meters.
By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
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