Job title: Electronics Wire Technician
Location: Ashford, Kent
Company: QinetiQ Target Systems
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37 hours per week
About the role
We are currently recruiting an Electronics Wire Technician to join QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) within the Electronics area of our Production Team. QTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC, specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems, including the world-leading Banshee target.
QTS targets are used to enable realistic weapons test and evaluation and operator training in over 40 countries worldwide, with QTS providing a complete managed service in over 15 of these countries.
What will I be doing?
Reporting to the Electronics Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out production activities including: wiring of harnesses, looms, cable assemblies, population of PCB’s and manufacture of various electro-mechanical assemblies.
Duties will include:
Populate Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s), using through-hole and surface mounted component soldering
Wiring of basic and complex harness, loom and cable assemblies
To assemble electro-mechanical assemblies.
Assemble prototype electronic, mechanical and wiring assemblies.
The use of basic hand tools including cutters, pliers and crimp tools
Participate in departmental daily layered accountability (DLA) meetings, to collate meaningful improvement metric data, and take lead in driving for improvements
To carry out additional tasks as directed by Electronic Production Supervisor, Chargehand or Production Manager
The use of Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
Lead and participate in continuous improvement activates
What do I need?
A proven team player, you will have previous work experience in a manufacturing environment and be able to demonstrate knowledge of production process to a high standard.
You’ll also have:
ESD awareness
basic product knowledge
knowledge / a certificate in IPC-610, IPC-620
experience of continuous improvement tools e.g. Kaizen, 6S, Six Sigma and SOP’s
the ability to work independently and as a part of a team
good practical skills
good computer skills
the ability to problem solve
strong attention to detail
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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Job title: Electronics Wire Technician
Location: Ashford, Kent
Company: QinetiQ Target Systems
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37 hours per week
About the role
We are currently recruiting an Electronics Wire Technician to join QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) within the Electronics area of our Production Team. QTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC, specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems, including the world-leading Banshee target.
QTS targets are used to enable realistic weapons test and evaluation and operator training in over 40 countries worldwide, with QTS providing a complete managed service in over 15 of these countries.
What will I be doing?
Reporting to the Electronics Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out production activities including: wiring of harnesses, looms, cable assemblies, population of PCB’s and manufacture of various electro-mechanical assemblies.
Duties will include:
Populate Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s), using through-hole and surface mounted component soldering
Wiring of basic and complex harness, loom and cable assemblies
To assemble electro-mechanical assemblies.
Assemble prototype electronic, mechanical and wiring assemblies.
The use of basic hand tools including cutters, pliers and crimp tools
Participate in departmental daily layered accountability (DLA) meetings, to collate meaningful improvement metric data, and take lead in driving for improvements
To carry out additional tasks as directed by Electronic Production Supervisor, Chargehand or Production Manager
The use of Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
Lead and participate in continuous improvement activates
What do I need?
A proven team player, you will have previous work experience in a manufacturing environment and be able to demonstrate knowledge of production process to a high standard.
You’ll also have:
ESD awareness
basic product knowledge
knowledge / a certificate in IPC-610, IPC-620
experience of continuous improvement tools e.g. Kaizen, 6S, Six Sigma and SOP’s
the ability to work independently and as a part of a team
good practical skills
good computer skills
the ability to problem solve
strong attention to detail
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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