MANUFACTURING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

We currently have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Support Assistant

About KNDS UK:

With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.
We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management and Business Support functions.
As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines and currently have this opportunity available.

About the role:

The primary purpose of this role is to provide structured support to Manufacturing Support Engineers through the creation of SOPs and operational documents essential to the effective functioning of the organisation.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

· Creation and maintenance of AutoCAD drawings for cutting tools and factory layouts.

· Creation and manipulation of 3D models of the component, to assist with the offline programming.

· To review and assist with the operator set up procedure.

· Create SOP (standard operating procedures)

· Maintain tooling and fixture drawings.

· Create where required, set up drawings and pictures.

· Order tooling for the machines and operators.

· Change routings in SAP, for corrections of operation narratives and cycle times.

· To maintain and create project plans.

What we’re looking for:

Candidates must have the following essential qualifications and experience:

· The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

· GCSE in Maths and English at Level 4 or higher, or equivalent.

· Experience using the full Microsoft office suite.

· The ability to work independently, and as part of a team.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

The following are desirable:

· Experience using AutoCAD to create 2D drawings.

· Experience using CAD for generating and manipulating 3D models.

· Experience with SAP/ERP for creating and modifying routings.

· Past use of MS project to maintain and create project plans.

· Understanding of problem-solving methodology.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following skills and aptitudes:

· Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on engineering approach.

· Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and machining requirements.

· Good organisational and time-management abilities.

· High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

· Adaptability to changing priorities and daily demands.

· Proactive mindset with a drive for improvement and efficiency.

· Professional attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic.

Why you should join us:

When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:

· Competitive salary

· Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)

· Half-day Friday

· Life assurance scheme

· Company sick pay scheme which increases with service

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Additional Holidays & Long Service rewards

· Wellbeing initiatives, such as Free Fruit on Tuesday’s

· Cycle-to-work Scheme

· Free on-site car parking

· On-site electric vehicle charging points

We’re also very proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2018, achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. We actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.

If you are passionate about Manufacturing and eager to contribute to a thriving workplace environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Recruiters please note that we have a list of approved recruitment agency partners in place and we will contact agencies directly should we require support. Any unsolicited CV’s received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.