Jig & Tool Designer

ST ASAPH, UNITED KINGDOM

Company Overview:

Qioptiq designs and manufactures market leading Optronic solutions for Defense & Aerospace applications. Key markets include head up displays for commercial airliners, helmet mounted displays for 4th & 5th generation fast jet platforms, night vision for the dismounted soldier, and advanced electro-optics for airborne, maritime and vehicle platforms.  Our diverse product range are enabled by the development and application of innovative technologies and engineering solutions.  To further expand our portfolio Qioptiq is seeking an exceptional individual to support the development and delivery of our expanding range of next-generation products and technologies.

Job Outline:

To undertake jig and tool design tasks of a moderate level of complexity with some supervision and instruction. Would be expected to spend some time in a training role, both within Jig & Tool Design and generally gaining knowledge about other aspects of the company

Key Responsibilities

The main duties with this position will be to:

  • Design jigs and fixtures of a moderate level of complexity under some supervision from an experienced designer.
  • Provide drawings under some supervision from an experienced designer.
  • Be moderately proficient in the use of mechanical design software tools (e.g. Creo, PDMLink)
  • Be proficient in the use of MRP software (e.g. AX) to facilitate the procurement of tooling and its subsequent control.
  • Become more involved in communications with internal customers and start to make valuable contributions within project teams.
  • Be moderately knowledgeable of our manufacturing processes.
  • Develop good working relationships with other functions within the company.
  • Procure tooling under a low level of supervision.

Personal Specification

  • Eng. Mechanical Engineering based subject or equivalent experience.
  • Experience of tool design and/ or manufacturing processes
  • Good communication skills
  • Confidence in decision making and awareness of the impact of decisions
  • Good team player
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office
  • Experience of engineering drawings

The following knowledge areas are desirable for the role:

  • Knowledge of glass/metal manufacturing processes
  • Experience of CAD
  • Working knowledge of Pro-Engineer
  • Knowledge of defence, aerospace and tool making industries
  • Experience of using PDM Link/Product View and AX
  • Knowledge of Qioptiq products
  • UK Driving licence

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