Component Engineer

Component Engineer (Electronics)

Remote - or based out of Buckinghamshire/Dorchester/West London

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a full-time or part-time Component Engineer(s) to support the electronics and mechanical engineering teams across their Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth sites in the UK. This role can be office-based or remote, with occasional travel to the sites.

You will be working on Naval projects in this role. 

Key Responsibilities as a Component Engineer:

• Support Electronic and Mechanical functions in component activities:
  
  
  
  • Identify and mitigate obsolescence issues.
  
  
  • Manage the ERP database and support its engineering users.
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with engineering processes and procedures.
  
  
  
  


• Assist in component selection to meet customer requirements and standards.


• Stay current with legislation and ensure compliance.


• Provide planning and estimation input to Project Managers.


• Update processes and procedures as legislation or cost/time improvements are identified.


• Support other departments in resolving qualification, compliance, and safety issues.


• Conduct component risk identification and mitigation activities.


• Coach and mentor junior engineers.


• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers.


• Demonstrate teamwork experience.

Skills and Experience:

• HNC/HND or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Mechanical or a relevant subject.


• Knowledge of component legislation and materials safety standards.


• Experience in the product lifecycle within defence or aviation (Desired)


• Familiarity with Component Engineering best practices, methodologies, processes, and tools.


• Experience with PMRP tools (IFS desirable) and/or SQL databases.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated, adaptable, proactive, and diligent with good interpersonal skills.


• Limited travel to sites may be required (typically less than once a month).


• Eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary


• Remote


• Flexible working 


• 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays. (Full time equivalent)


• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance


• Flexible benefits package (retail vouchers, gym discounts, employee share scheme, health screening and more!)


• Competitive pension