Spacecraft Production Facility Manager...

Job Description

Spacecraft Production Facility Manager | Guildford | Competitive salary + strong package

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 TasksCo-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 EGSE
  
  Maintenance 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 maintenance
  
  Checking & 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 use
  
  Health & 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 Cleanroom
  
  Key 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
  
  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 experience
  
  What’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.