Role Overview
As a Production Engineer within the allocated Design Team at QinetiQ’s Gosport site, you will deliver design solutions that are fit for manufacture, effect tangible improvements to delivery of the Design & Manufacture teams, and support the challenges of low‑volume production R&D.
Responsibilities
* Lead production engineering/DFX aspects at formal design reviews, explaining the thinking behind concepts with confidence.
* Lead the delivery of robust production engineering solutions, balancing competing requirements to achieve optimal outcomes while clearly articulating and managing assumptions, risks and change across the project lifecycle.
* Apply independent inspection and measurement to support a structured, scientific approach to problem‑solving in the design, manufacture and delivery of complex systems and components.
* Play a key role in governance and safety, contributing to Hazard Identification (HazID) activities and producing or reviewing local test and manufacturing procedures.
Essential Experience
* Understanding and experience in coatings, corrosion, materials science, materials selection, and concept design & development.
* Experience designing technical hardware solutions and translating them into a manufacturing environment.
* Experience working within a bespoke/R&D low‑volume production environment.
* Significant experience creating manufacturing plans, job sheets and manufacturing process specifications.
* Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing engineering fundamentals.
Essential Qualifications
* HNC/HND/Degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Production Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Job Details
* 37 hours per week.
* Based at the Gosport site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.
* Applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
* Options to join a Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
* Employee discount portal: personal accident insurance, travel insurance, restaurants, cinema tickets and more.
* Support for the Armed Forces community – honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining a Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
* Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and the local community.
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