Job Title: Simulator Build & Operations Lead
Duration: Full-Time
Location: Banbury, UK
About the Role:
This is a hands-on role where you'll work on the assembly, testing, and preparation of our simulators, supporting the wider engineering team in delivering high-quality products to clients globally. You'll also help us keep our custom-built purchasing and stock management system up to date – handling stock takes, ordering, and ensuring parts are always ready for upcoming builds.
If you're a practical engineer with a knack for building, problem-solving, and keeping things organized, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Build & Assembly
Build and assemble both full simulators, component parts and sub-assemblies, including cabling, soldering, motion platforms and PC setups.
Support prototype builds and custom simulator projects from start to finish.
Use hand tools and basic machining techniques to produce high-quality work.
Documentation & Quality Control
Document and maintain technical documentation, build processes/ records ensuring the continual improvement of engineering processes.
Ability to optimize and streamline existing workshop processes, implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement, including updating and producing new build manuals where required.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workshop.
Stock Management & Purchasing Support
Conduct regular stock management – conducting regular stock takes, updating our custom purchasing system, and raising orders for parts.
Software Integration
Install and configure simulator software, set up telemetry tools, calibrate motion platforms and steering systems.
Testing & Calibration
Test, diagnose, and maintain simulators both in-house and on client sites, using data analysis tools and customer feedback to refine simulator setups.
Customer support
Assist in providing technical support to clients both remotely and on-site, including client installations, training and general maintenance support.
Package and prepare simulators for delivery and installation.
Essential qualities:
3+ years of experience in assembly, manufacturing, or a technical workshop role to include hands-on experience with tools, wiring, soldering and mechanical assembly.
Organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to follow technical drawings and manuals accurately
Experience in creating and maintaining detailed build manuals to support consistent and efficient assembly processes
Minimum of 2 years' experience in operations, with hands-on application of engineering principles such as Lean Manufacturing and/or other process improvement methodologies.
Proven experience and knowledge of stock management processes and purchasing systems, ensuring accurate inventory control and efficient procurement
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to take ownership of tasks, adapt to varied projects, and drive effective problem-solving
Full UK driving license and willingness to travel occasionally for events or installations.
Must be 21years of age or older.
Desirable qualities:
Ability to conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of existing workshop systems, producing a clear and structured document outlining areas for improvement and actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency and streamline processes.
BSc Engineering Studies
HNC or equivalent in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,169.15-£54,280.58 per year
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
* Simulator: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)