Mechanical Design Technician

L3Harris Technologies

  • Brighton
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 hours ago
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.Job Title - Mechanical Design TechnicianJob Location - Brighton, UKJob ID - 28299About this opportunity and L3Harris UKFrom 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.L3Harris in Brighton are part of Release Systems and the Mission Avionics sector operating in the Aerospace domain. Our mission-critical release systems equipment is on most major airborne fighter platforms worldwide, including the F-35, along with other aircraft like the Gripen and Typhoon. Brighton designs, manufactures and tests a large portion of its release systems portfolio. This facility offers 48,500 square feet of manufacturing space for the development of high-performance, multi-station solutions used to launch air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions from bay, wing or fuselage stations.A few of our employee benefits are:
  • Half day finish on a Friday
  • 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
  • Private medical insurance with optional family cover
  • Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
  • Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
  • Group income protection
  • Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
  • Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)
What the role will involveThe responsibilities of your role will include the following:
  • Liaise with all other technical specialists within the Design Office to produce design solutions.
  • Convert schemes into working assemblies and detail drawings.
  • Produce drawings, modifications and other appropriate Company documents.
  • Supply engineering information to enable the compilation of Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Lists, Service Bulletins and Maintenance Schedules for Technical Publications
  • Participate in the efficient and timely resolution of internal design enquiries.
  • Answer internal department queries regarding materials and processes.
  • Undertaking any special tasks as directed by management.
  • Issue and distribute technical information
  • Actively manage the Configuration Control of all data packs, including the implementation of Design Change Requests (DCRs).
What you'll bringThe role requires the following experience and skills:
  • Minimum Level 3 BTEC / National Certificate in Engineering discipline and prior related experience.
  • Have proven experience within Product Design and 3D CAD (SolidWorks - preferable)
  • Experience working in a highly regulated industry.
  • Experience with reading and creating engineering drawings to BS8888.
  • Experience of mechanical detailing.
  • Knowledge of Machine Shop Practice / Experience in Machine Shop.
Important to knowApplicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK.#SupportMechanicalDesignTechnician#LI-RT1L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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