Assembly & Test Technician
Ansty Park, Coventry
Mon-Thurs (06:00am-14:30pm) Fri (06:00-12:30)
Salary: £38,209 - £39,500
About us:
This Business is an international leader in the aerospace, defence and energy markets, employing more than 60,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities, and regional offices worldwide.
Working closely with their customers, this business delivers technologically differentiated systems and products for the most demanding environments, with high certification requirements for applications across its core end markets. Through focusing on engineering and operational excellence, this business builds broad installed bases of equipment and provides services and support across a fleet of approximately 73,000 aircraft.
Business Core values:
Winning culture, valued customers, passionate people, and engaged leadership are what have allowed them to become the company they are today.
The Role:
We are seeking a skilled, hands-on Assembly & Test Technician to join our Engineering Team!
As an Assembly & Test Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe, precise, and high-quality assembly and testing of fuel and oil bypass valves and associated aerospace components. This is a hands-on engineering role in a clean, safety-critical environment, supporting the production of equipment used in next-generation commercial aircraft.
You'll work to tight tolerances, follow aerospace quality standards, and carry out both mechanical assembly and performance testing using industry-grade rigs and tooling.
Key Responsibilities
Assembly and testing of heat exchangers including pressure relief valves
Conduct airflow, water flow, and pressure testing on completed units
Perform simulation testing using advanced flow rigs to replicate aircraft performance
Operate various testing systems, including:
Water tank pressure testing to detect leaks
Hydraulic and pneumatic rigs for oil and fuel flow testing
Flush rigs and secondary test stations for full-cycle verification
Record and report results accurately in compliance with aerospace industry standards
Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance in all activities
Skills:
Previous experience in automotive or aerospace, precision manufacturing, or engineering assembly/test
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with fluid systems or valve assemblies
Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and maintain a high level of attention to detail
Comfortable working with hydraulic and pneumatic testing systems
Experience problem solving and team player with a proactive mindset, and a willingness to take ownership of tasks