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Technical Engineer - East Swindon

Industrial - Industrial
Ref: 291 Date Posted: Friday 08 Nov 2019

Job Title: Technical Engineer 

Location: Swindon SN3

Salary: Dependent upon experience

Hours” Monday to Thursday 08.00 – 16.30 Friday 08.00 – 13.00

 

My client is currently recruiting for a Technical Engineer with previous Cable/Harness experience.

This position will be responsible for quoting all aspects of Cable Harnesses and the production engineering of customer Harness / Cabling requirements. These quotes are for the Defence and Aerospace Market, for vehicles and aerospace applications. The position will be reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, under general supervision.

Responsibilities

· Successfully manage individual quotes within the quality requirements and project financial constraints.

 · Provide technical advice to other engineers.

· Ensure technical and professional accuracy of your work.

 · Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

 · Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

 · Ensuring that the product being manufactured meets the company’s standards, policies and      practices.

· Understand and keep up to date with technical and legislative progress.

· Interface with third parties and clients in a professional manner.

· Present concepts and solutions to the customer.

· Report progress to the senior management team.

· Prepare and deliver quotations / bids documentation to include technical solutions, estimating labour times and material costs.

 · Site visits & installations with possible overnight stays

 · Will be expected to attend exhibitions and the ability to talk to potential customers and suppliers

 

Position Requirements

 · Experience in a similar and relevant role.

 · Must have the ability to use a 2D CAD system to produce full manufacturing drawings of Cables and Harnesses.

 · The ability to use ‘Harnware’ would be advantageous but is not essential.

 · Must have a good understanding of engineering concepts.

 · Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or at the project level to provide solutions to a range of harness installation problems.

 · Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with strong planning skills.

· Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team

 · Knowledge of electrical equipment suitable for use in military vehicles: this would be advantageous but is not essential.

· An understanding of CAN, MILCan and Ethernet systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

 · Ability to deal with suppliers and sub-contractors from concept to delivery of products.

 · Able to work extended hours as required.

· Company values of Integrity, Professional, Knowledge, Respect and Passion.

· Knowledge of Sage 50: this would be advantageous but is not essential.

 

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