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Maintenance Technician

KDC Resource are working with a leading organisation leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
As a Maintenance Technician you will provide maintenance support to the facility. You will be a multi skilled craftsmen, (with strong Electrical bias ideally) who has experience working in an industrial / manufacturing environment. There are possible Team Lead development opportunities for successful candidate.
This role with give you the opportunity to develop your skills in the following:
Maintaining equipment and using a computerised maintenance system which includes Automated Metal Cutting equipment including Lasers and Plasmas, Automated Paint Plant, Robotic welding systems, Welding Plant, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, Electronic Torque, Automated Moving Lines, Hydraulic Presses, Overhead and Semi Goliath Cranes.
·Diagnostic and programming PLCs
·Responding to equipment breakdowns, identifying root cause and completing repairs to equipment
·Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions on industrial/assembly equipment, machinery and building as required
·Perform preventative maintenance as per schedules
·Order replacement parts and stocks
·Adhere to the company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices
·Adhere to Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork
·Undertake training/further learning as required
Skills, experience & qualifications you will have;
·Previous strong job relevant experience
·Accredited apprenticeship qualification
·Be self-motivated and have the ability to work on your own initiative
·The ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed objectives
·Have a fully flexible approach to the job role and responsibilities
·Strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills
·The ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures
·Good problem solving skills, necessary to get to the root cause of issues
·Willing to work a multi-shift system and a reasonable amount of overtime.

Skills, experience & qualifications you may have;
·Experience in using PLC based systems would be an advantage
·Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
·Multi-skilled in both electrical / mechanical functions
·17th Edition IEE Regulations would be an advantage
·Experience using FLT and MEWP
·Previous experience leading a team/supervisory experience

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Durham

Salary:

£28000 - £35500 per annum

Job Ref:

J139973

Stress Leader

Are you an experienced Stress Engineer looking for your next exciting opportunity? We currently have an exciting opportunity to work with our client based in Paris, France on a permanent basis.
This company are producing an airship that will be three times the length of an A380. It is still in the conceptual stages so this is a fantastic time to get on board as you will have the chance to see their product going into production.
They are looking for a Stress Leader to come on board their team. This role will allow you take full ownership of the global stress analysis of the airship.
The day to day duties of this role will involve:
·Definition of methodologies
·Participation on the definition of structure load cases
·Control of external studies
·Support and check of the stress analysis performed by suppliers

Successful candidates should have the following experience:
·Minimum 5-7 years' experience working within a Stress field
·An aerospace background with a knowledge of composites and/or metallic

For more information please contact Lauren on 01202596370

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Bournemouth

Salary:

Competitive

Job Ref:

J139971

Mechanical Systems Engineer

Are you a Mechanical Systems Engineer with experience of developing rotating machines looking for an exciting new role within an emerging industry?

KDC are working with a German aerospace partner to provide a permanent opportunity - you could play a major role in developing the mechanical and thermal concept of proprietary ducted fan engines for use in a brand new sector.

You'll:

• Define the overall thermal and mechanical concept to meet the requirements, in close cooperation with the other system engineers
• Implement, calculate and optimize the components and interfaces of the engine
• Coordinate FEA simulations with the calculations team
• Exchange with the suppliers to find the best solutions
• Write justification reports
• Prepare the assembly procedures and tools
• Prepare and follow the production of parts
• Specify, follow and analyse test campaigns

Skills:

• Fundamental knowledge in mechanical assembly theory, simulation and practical implementation
• Good knowledge of thermal transfer mechanisms
• Experience of working on rotating machines

If you'd like to find out more, click apply!

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Munich

Salary:

€35000 - €80000 per annum

Job Ref:

J139920

Quality Engineer

KDC Resource are working with a leading organisation that supplies major Airlines and MRO's around the world with licensed aircraft tooling and Ground Support Equipment. The organisation is seeking a Quality Engineer to join them in Poole.
The Role
The successful candidate will be conducting investigations for machining, assembly and processing defect.
This role will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in;
·Conducting machining, assembly investigations
·Workshop & machining practise [CNCM/CNCMT/GRIND]
·Managing 8D RCCA / Quality Clinics
·Managing customer returns to strict time constraint
·Time management & customer liaison
·Expediting Corrective Action
·Managing & conduct Internal Audits
·Internal Auditor & provide system improvements
·Managing QA training & training records
·Co-ordinating PFMEA & NPI

Requirements
·PFMEA Experience in aerospace manufacture
·Workshop Aerospace Experience at SME level

Apply now or call Holly on 01202596374

Job Type:

Contract

Location:

Poole

Salary:

Negotiable

Job Ref:

J139968

Senior Mechanical Engineer

KDC are currently working with a futuristic and rapidly growing Aerospace company based in Germany, who are developing the world's first all-electric vertical take-off and landing jet which is going to change travel as we know it.

We are currently looking for a number of Senior Mechanical Engineers who are able to relocate to Germany on a permanent basis. With a number of positions available, we are looking for specialists in Mechanical Engineering, Composites or Mechatronics.

You will have complete ownership and end-to-end responsibility over complex aircraft components such as the wings, flaps or electrical propulsion systems. As this company are still within conceptual development, you will get the chance to conceptually develop this aircraft and put your thumbprint on the way this aircraft looks and operates. You will be managing the complete process of the systems from breakdown of requirements through concept, development and calculation, production and testing, and analysis and optimisation.

As this company are truly working at the forefront of emerging and disruptive aerospace technology, we need degree qualified engineers who are not scared to think outside the box and push the boundaries of engineering. As a minimum, you will need to have a degree in mechanical, aerospace, lightweight engineering (Ph.D. / M. Sc.) or similar discipline and 3 years of industry experience within a similar industry such as Aerospace or Formula 1.

To give you an idea of your everyday responsibilities please see some examples below:
• Act as the project lead and lead engineer for complex aircraft components
• To identify and breakdown the higher-level requirements to system and sub-system requirement
• First principles reasoning approach to generating, evaluating, and sense-checking concepts
• Holistic and highly agile systems development including concept, design, calculation, manufacturing, testing, documentation, and certification
• Resource & workload planning and coordination with the CAD, Calculation, and Production team, amongst other teams
• Pragmatic, hands-on evaluation of concepts with tools like rapid prototyping, idealised calculations or representative tests
• Research on new technologies, underlying physical effects, or case studies to support evaluations of concepts

As well as working in this exciting and innovative business; this opportunity is also offering a competitive expatriate salary with an inclusive benefits package, including share options in the company!

Are you ready to change the future of aviation? If so, get in touch with Abi Hart at KDC Resource to find out more.

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Munich

Salary:

€0 - €80000 per annum

Job Ref:

J139964