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Introduction
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.
Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.
Job Purpose
To assemble and integrate remotely operated vehicles and their supporting equipment in line with the configuration document, ensuring that all projects are completed in time and in-line with delivery schedules whilst working to the highest quality standards.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities:
- Minimum HNC/HND qualification preferably in Electronics.
- Integrate all assemblies and sub-assemblies to produce complete systems as per the customer specification and in accordance with company documentation.
- Conduct all testing required, proving system functionality, including all auxiliaries as per customer requirements.
- Provide offsite/offshore commissioning and customer support as and when required by the company or by customer.
- Fault find and repair equipment as situations dictate and ensure that all faults and issues are reported in the appropriate format.
- Raise change requests and provide information to improve product quality or improve efficiency to support continual improvement process.
- Interpreting designs, engineering information and electrical drawings to assemble and test working assemblies and proto-types.
- Good knowledge in the use of fibre optic termination, equipment and testing.
- Appropriate use of all relevant IT and other systems required to perform the role.
- Using personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role.
- Complying with 6S best practice and health and safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
- To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times.
- To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines.
- To carry out any other duties as detailed by the Engineering Manager or his authorised representative.
Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE)
- Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment.
- Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; "Do the right thing even when no one is looking".
- Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns.
- Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements.
