We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for an Test & Service Engineer to test, fault find and identify the repair to be undertaken on a range of HIPPAG products to meet customer commitments in terms of quality and timescales. Ensure forecasted weekly, production, and service commitments are met to the highest levels of quality control. To communicate effectively with the customers and provide Technical support also with Engineering on Development product and ensure that all products are tested and shipped according to company procedure.

There may also be requirements for a small amount of oversea travel

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing and fault-finding service units to component level using Test Specifications and diagrams.
• To be able to follow departmental, quality and Health & Safety procedures.
• Repair and assemble products and be able to carry out work to IPC standards.
• Produce meaningful investigation reports and Statement of work.
• Provide assistance to Engineering with investigation units.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers.
• To ensure repair products and turnaround time is achieved to meet our customer expectations.
• Providing regular updates to meet the needs of each customer regarding the status of the units.
• Provide a technical adjudication on warranty status.
• Demonstrate a level of innovation within the cell to assist continuous improvements.
• Perform inspection on all activities as and when required.
• To provide recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
• Ordering and checking/rejecting of components.
• To maintain the high-quality standard that our customer expects.
• Matrix working and undertake work in accordance with your skill set.
• Planning and organising daily tasks.

Required Skills & Experience:

Essential

• Demonstrate experience working in manufacturing environment across a range of products
• Ability to work on own and within a team
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Able to give guidance and instruction when appropriate to team members
• Good communication skills
• Able to follow instructions and provide recommendations for improvement
• Demonstrates good attention to detail producing consistently high-quality work
• Computer literate
• Can do attitude
• Experience in managing daily key activities to achieve timescales to quality
• Knowledge of Pneumatics and Mechanical build and test.

Desirable

• Proven Capability to recognise IPC standards
• Previous experience working in the Aerospace industry
• Lean manufacturing techniques

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• Flexible working within core working hours
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays.
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions. 
• Sports and Social club
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.