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7 months ago
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Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Responsible for building high end Aviation seating switches and lighting products for, Qantas, Etihad, Emirates and British Airways Airlines. You will be fully responsible for all the small batch manufacture of all switches and lighting product start to finish. You would be working withing a team of 11 employees.

Roles and Responsibility
 Building and Testing of products by following assembly drawing and build specifications.
 Ensure all parts are fully working through out the assembly of the product and report any
manufacturing and or design errors.
 Ability to understand mechanical assembly drawings sent from Design Engineers (internally)
 Ensure the quality control is a high level and make suggestions to improve quality and or design.


Skills
 Ability to work unsupervised and also as part of a wider team (essential)
 Ability to prioritise workload (essential)
 Working within a fast paced environment (essential)
 Attention to detail (essential)
 Good communications and numerical skills; written and verbal (essential).
 Previous experience of working within another production assembly environment (desirable)
 Adhere to ISO9001 and AS9100D standards (desirable)
 Soldering experience (desirable)
 Conform to 6S (desirable)
 Worked in a quality assurance environment and ensuring the correct documentation is completed (desirable)

Education
 Educated to either GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English (desirable)
Company benefits
 39 Hours per week, 0730 to 1630 Monday-Thursday and 0730 to 1230 on Friday.
 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays
 Company pension Employers contribution from 6% and Employee contribution (minimum 3%)
 Cycle to work scheme
 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
 Free Buba Health Insurance
 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity drives innovation, and inclusion drives success. At Collins Aerospace, we value a multitude of approaches and ideas to achieve the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We foster a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas, tackling the toughest challenges in our industry and paving new paths to limitless possibilities.
 

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