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1 month ago
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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.

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