Spacecraft Production Facility Manager

Spacecraft Production Facility Manager | Guildford | Competitive salary

Responsible for the management and efficient running of the AIT Cleanroom and bridges ensuring that cleanroom areas are set up and maintained to a suitable standard to enable safe working on multiple spacecraft missions. This is a key role in supporting the AIT team to ensure Spacecraft Production schedules and delivery are met within a safe and professional working environment.

Key Tasks

Co-ordinate logistics of:

Management and maintenance of loading bay, Cleanroom, bridges and AIT containers
Spacecraft thermal chamber use
Planned maintenance co-ordination with SSTL facilities team and AIT users
Ensure there is no conflict of work
Ensure all outside contractors are supervised & aware of Cleanroom procedures
Allocation and maintenance of storage areas for flight hardware
Transfer of equipment to & from offsite storage
Inventory of all AIT equipment
Efficient management of storage – disposal of obsolete equipment
Allocation of EGSEMaintenance of Cleanroom tools, equipment and consumables:
Co-ordinate:

Movements in and around Cleanroom and through the loading bay
Test equipment calibration
Torque tool calibration
Lifting equipment inspections
Onsite service & repair of AIT non plant installations
Point of contact for:
Lifting equipment inspections
Facility servicing and maintenanceChecking & maintaining:

ESD protection & equipment
Toolkit levels at beginning and end of project
Storage of toolkits not allocated to project
Monitor & replenish clean room consumables
Set up & Allocation of bays:
Ensure bays are kept tidy by projects during and after useHealth & Safety oversight and monitoring:

Maintain AIT access list for all AIT areas and provide induction training
Maintain COSHH and other health & safety records
Maintain AIT lifting and handling equipment
Ensure work areas are safe and tidy
Ensure best working practices are followed in CleanroomKey Tasks cont.Logistical services:

Generate and maintain AIT Cleanroom processes where required
Order AIT non flight equipment when required
Load/Unload AIT equipment using forklift truck
Perform small mechanical construction tasks
Generate and maintain various logs required
Ensure appropriate training for users of the Cleanroom and enforcement of practices and procedures. Where necessary maintain / develop processes where they do not exist.PERSON SPECIFICATION

Previous Experience

BTEC OND/ONC/ NVQ in electrical/electronic or general engineering or similar, although proven experience in a similar role will also be considered
Relevant experience working within a Cleanroom or engineering laboratory environment preferrable
Electrical lab technician, wireman or mechanical apprenticeship would be useful
Experience with general machine shop tooling would be useful
Maintaining risk assessments within a manufacturing environment
Working with COSHH, Lifting Equipment, Pressure Systems and Gas Safety Regulations
Planning, schedule and budgeting experienceWhat’s in it for you?

Highly competitive Salary.
Flexible working policies.
32 days annual leave + BH.
Annual Company Bonus Scheme.
Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
Life Assurance (6X salary).
Private Health Care.
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes