MBDA Looking for Senior Component Engineer – Mechanical & Materials at Stevenage Full Time

MBDA Missile Systems – Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

Up to £40k + Excellent Benefits + Bonus

The Opportunity

The growing workload within MBDA has created an exciting opportunity within the UK Component Engineering team for a Component Engineer who will be responsible for selecting, vetting, approving, cataloguing and managing the mechanical and raw material components used in our products; ensuring compliance with specific standards. The successful engineer will also be responsible for the management of aspects of our obsolescence process.

They will get to know in detail the latest products, technologies available and will be able to advise a designer of the best product to use that will satisfy their need. To do this successfully, up-to-date knowledge must be maintained by regular visits to relevant stakeholders and suppliers. With this knowledge, the Component Engineer will be able to advise on the best component solutions for MBDA products ensuring the selection of suitable components based on risk.

There is also the opportunity to support both local international continuous improvement initiatives to help define best practice and manage the adoption and adherence of agreed methodologies across the teams on an international scale.

What we’re looking for

High performing teams need high performing and competent individuals. To be suitable for this role, individuals will be able to demonstrate most of the following attributes:

• Knowledge and/or experience with mechanical and raw material components.
• Experience of REACH and RoHS regulations.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent time management skills and a strong drive to deliver to schedule.
• Pro-activeness and self-motivation to improve self, improve process, and get the job done.

What’s in it for you?

• A unique opportunity to develop and broaden both technical and leadership skills within a growing company.
• Exposure to all projects and products.
• The opportunity to work with highly talented and motivated engineers, in a friendly and supportive environment.
• Opportunities to travel and work as part of an international team.
• The chance to grow and advance your career into other higher-level roles

Our benefits

• *Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.

Join a great team!

The UK Component Engineering team is a small close-knit group, we all support one another to ensure we meet our deliverables. We work on all projects, subsystems and equipment, which has enabled us to develop our expertise on all commodities types within the business.

Why us?

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We’re here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK’s work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. 

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

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Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.