Contractor - Prototype Assembly Technician (Transmissions)
Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company. We provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leading-edge and innovative cross-sector sustainable products and solutions.
Overview: We are looking for a confident and competent Prototype Build Technician to support our growing portfolio of driveline testing projects. You will have a strong background in strip and build of prototype Transmission systems.
The Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for strip and build of prototype transmissions, fault finding of transmission build and manufacturing issues, and instrumentation and modifications of test units.
* Strip and build of prototype transmissions, following prototype build manuals with support from engineering team.
* Fault finding of transmission build and manufacturing issues.
* Strip and inspection of unfamiliar transmissions without instruction.
* Have a fundamental understanding of different transmission types, functions, and components.
* Carry out instrumentation and modifications of test unit as per engineering request.
* Raising of issues found during build (reporting to relevant engineer). Participation in subsequent 8Ds.
* Ability to understand and adhere to storage/part picking process (with assistance from Engineering teams)
* Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping of facilities and workshops.
Key Competencies And Experience: The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of large range of complex assemblies in a prototype build environment, experience of interpreting engineering drawings, and familiarity with accurate measurement techniques.
* Extensive experience of large range of complex assemblies in a prototype build environment
* Experience of interpreting engineering drawings to a high level and ability to validate manufactured parts quality
* Familiar with accurate measurement techniques and able to utilise these to support bespoke build characteristics (Manual or CMM)
* Fabrication/modification experience on bespoke hardware
* Machining experience (lathe/ mill / pillar drill / welder, etc.)
* Good mechanical understanding of prototype build processes and ability to identify design and manufacturing faults
Working here: You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion.
Benefits: We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health, 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment.
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