Overview

This role is based in Horsham, West Sussex with hybrid/flexible working arrangements available. We are a well-established and rapidly growing design and manufacturing business serving the defence industries, focusing on precision rotary mechanisms used in surveillance and fire control solutions. Driving innovation and excellence is at the heart of what we do.

Job title

Divisional Manager - Defence & Security @ CBSbutler

Location

Horsham, West Sussex (Hybrid / flexible working arrangements available)

Responsibilities

• Interface between Engineering and Production teams from a test perspective to determine in-process testing required during production to improve build quality and reduce rework time.
• Provide Electrical and test support to effectively address engineering production problems, ensuring production delays are minimized.
• Design and develop test equipment; assist in procurement of equipment, jigs, and fixtures.
• Develop test plans and procedures and coordinate production engineering processes to ensure high-quality products meeting customer requirements.
• Support Engineering with implementation of CRs (change requests).
• Identify, develop and implement process improvements and best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability; support Continuous Improvement activities and cost reduction initiatives for year-on-year savings.
• Assist the Quality department with inspection and investigation activities.
• Aid in budget preparation and monitor expenses.
• Perform engineering analysis to reduce downtime of test equipment and production assembly equipment.
• Fault-find electromechanical equipment, investigate problems, analyse root causes and derive resolutions.

Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in a test/engineering environment and/or qualification such as BTEC/City & Guilds level 2.
• Excellent knowledge of testing electrical and electromechanical equipment.
• Excellent ability to read complex technical drawings, including wiring and PCB schematics.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Production, and Manufacturing
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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