Component Engineer

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Senior Component Engineer to join their UK Component Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for selecting, vetting, and cataloguing mechanical and electromechanical components and materials used in missile products. Additionally, the role involves ensuring compliance with specific standards and managing obsolescence.,

• You will get to know in detail the latest products and technologies available to support our customers' advice.
• Regular visits to relevant stakeholders and suppliers will be made to keep up-to-date knowledge.
• Support local and international continuous improvement initiatives to help define best practices and manage the adoption and adherence of agreed methodologies across the teams internationally.
• Assess and manage relationships with suppliers, including negotiating price terms and ensuring the reliability of component sources.
• Perform tests and inspections on components to ensure they meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor component lifecycles and address issues related to component obsolescence, ensuring the availability of replacement parts.
  
  Knowledge and experience in electromechanical components and materials.
• Understanding and appreciation of the REACH and RoHS regulations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Pro-activeness and self-motivation to improve self, improve process, and get the job done.
• Experience with tests and inspections on components.
• Knowledge of detailed records and documentation related to component specifications and testing results.
  
  What happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role: Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.