Mechanical Engineer (Jigs & Fixtures) – ROTHERWAS, HEREFORD

Mechanical Engineer (Jigs & Fixtures) – ROTHERWAS, HEREFORD

If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We have over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers. Working for us, you will have the opportunity to be part of a fully integrated multidisciplinary business.

Based at our R&D facility at Rotherwas, an opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer (Jigs & Fixtures) to join the design team working on a range of state-of-the–art search and rescue products for the aviation industry.

Key Responsibilities

• To Design, develop & Manufacture Production/Test Tooling, Jigs and fixtures, and drawings and BOM creation within the Jigs & Fixtures Department.

• To assist with the production development of new and existing production products from initial design and design change requirements.

• Produce first-off prototypes.

• Produce prototype drawings & documentation, to be used in the implementation of full production documentation packages.

• To create and log master records of Jigs & Fixtures, including Drawings, Bills of Materials and correct 3D files and file structures.

• Liaise with all departments, as required, to carry out the above duties.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking.

• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).

• Casual dress.

• Company social events.

• Opportunity for company bonuses.

• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.

• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.

We have a positive, professional, and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.

• Full time position.

• Salary commensurate with experience.

• Free internal training provided as required.

• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.

Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.