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Prototype Build Technician

Prototype Build Technician

Matchtech

Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 23 days

Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 6QL

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The role of Prototype Build Technician involves the stripping and building of prototype transmissions, requiring extensive experience in complex assemblies within a prototype build environment.
Candidates should have a fundamental understanding of various transmission types and the ability to interpret engineering drawings, with a focus on quality validation of manufactured parts.
The position demands good mechanical skills, including experience with machining and fabrication, as well as excellent troubleshooting abilities and a self-motivated attitude.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required, with a competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per year offered for the right candidate.
Applicants must submit a covering letter detailing how their skills match the role to be considered for this exciting opportunity in the automotive sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Strip and build of prototype transmissions, following prototype build manuals with support from the engineering team
Identify and implement improvements in build processes and learning for future phases
Fault finding of transmission build and manufacturing issues
Strip and inspect unfamiliar transmissions without instruction
Have a fundamental understanding of different transmission types, functions, and components
Carry out instrumentation and modifications of test units as per engineering requests
Raise issues found during build and participate in subsequent 8D reports
Understand and adhere to storage/part picking processes with assistance from engineering teams
Maintain good housekeeping of facilities and workshops

Key Competencies and Experience:

Extensive experience with a large range of complex assemblies in a prototype build environment
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and validate manufactured parts quality
Familiarity with accurate measurement techniques, supporting bespoke build characteristics (Manual or CMM)
Experience in fabrication/modification on bespoke hardware
- Machining experience including lathe, mill, pillar drill, welding, etc.
Good mechanical understanding of prototype build processes and ability to identify design and manufacturing faults

Skills and Behaviours:

Excellent troubleshooting skills with a logical mindset
Self-motivated and resilient
Ability to work flexibly to achieve deadlines
Capacity to tackle unfamiliar tasks with limited guidance or supervision

NB: All applications must be accompanied by a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience match this role.

Working Here:

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place. If you are a confident and competent Prototype Build Technician looking for an exciting contract opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team in the automotive sector.

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