Assembly Engineer

Assembly Engineer

Poole, Dorset

Salary Negotiable

Our client, a specialist in Precision Engineering, is seeking a skilled Assembly Engineer to join their growing team.

Assembly Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assemble components and sub-assemblies following engineering drawings, work instructions, and procedures.
• Familiar with staking bearings, Heli-Coils, valve assembly, and sealing with PR1770 sealants.
• Conduct self-inspection and testing of finished products.
• Ensure all assemblies meet quality standards and specifications.
• Assemble according to kit Kanban requirements.
• Identify and rectify assembly defects.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area (5C).
• Follow safety regulations and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining tools and equipment.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Perform bearing, bush, valve, and fastener assemblies.
• Conduct self-inspection and testing of finished products.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as an assembler or similar in an engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assembly and ability to read 2D drawings.
• Experience with sub-assembly of machine components to aerospace standards, e.g., staking bearings, Heli-Coils, valve assembly.
• Pressure testing experience is advantageous.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Relevant engineering qualification (desirable but not essential).

Working Hours & Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent role.
• 8 am - 5 pm, with flexible working options.
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and sick pay.

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