Overview

An exciting opportunity within the Component Engineering team to help shape and support across the business. No two days are the same supporting a large network of teams within the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage Electronic Components and assess market trends and technical risks.
• Provide technical advisement to a large number of stakeholders across the business, including Projects, Engineering teams, Procurement, and Customer Service Support.
• Lead in an Electronics or RF semiconductor specialism and maintain expertise to support design reviews, training, and development activities.
• Collaborate on international initiatives, helping define best practice and ensure adherence to agreed methodologies.
• Pass knowledge to others and contribute to MBDA’s capability through mentoring and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience within an electronic component discipline.
• Knowledge of electronic suppliers, especially in semiconductors.
• Appreciation of REACH and RoHS regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactivity and self-motivation to improve self, improve processes, and complete tasks.
• Experience in supply chain and knowledge of Electrical and electro-mechanical products is advantageous.

Additional Information

• There is also the opportunity to support and lead international collaboration within the company, helping define best practice and manage the adoption and adherence of agreed methodologies.
• The Component Engineering team operates from Stevenage and Bolton sites and is composed of a diverse, supportive group.
• MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting the Armed Forces and partnering with governments to defend freedom.

Benefits and Conditions

• Salary: Circa £48,000 depending on experience
• Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site
• Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship; BPSS checks after offer
• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
• Pension: up to 14% total employer and employee contribution
• Overtime: paid overtime available
• Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with enhancements for other leave types
• Facilities: site facilities including subsidised meals and parking