Job Description:
Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire
Hours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday)
Type: Full-time
Salary: From £44,348
Grade: E
Travel Required: Occasional
Work Location: Site-based (100%)
Join One of Ayrshire’s largest Engineering Employers
Prestwick Aerosystems is proud to continue Ayrshire’s long-standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide. As part of the Airbus family, we play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and high-quality aerospace products.
The Opportunity:
Accountable for the development and optimisation of manufacturing systems including robotic and numerically controlled programmes to satisfy automation equipment.
How you will contribute to the team:
• You will be responsible for providing manufacturing systems solutions through the application of industrial engineering.
• You will create and amend CNC programs.
• You will support the creation of programming data through liaison with the Design and Manufacturing disciplines.
• You will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of programming simulation models.
• You will be responsible for manipulating 3D data to support manufacturing processes.
• You will provide technical guidance and training to the business to support efficient manufacturing systems programming.
• You will be responsible for the management of tools and cutters to support manufacturing operations.
About you:
• Experience of Manufacturing Systems Programming Techniques
• Conversant in 3D modelling techniques
• Have a good knowledge of the capabilities of a range of different PDM tools
• Knowledge of automated manufacturing systems and equipment
• HND level or equivalent experience in Manufacturing or Technology related discipline – desirable
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills – interface with customers and suppliers.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages – Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access
Why Prestwick Aerosystems?
At our Prestwick facility, you’ll find a friendly, forward-thinking workplace with excellent rewards and opportunities to grow your career.
What we will offer you:
• 37-hour week (half-day Friday)
• Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
• Shift premiums up to 33% (where applicable)
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, and wellbeing support
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free on-site car parking
What Happens Next:
If you’re ready to build a career that takes you further, apply today.
Successful applicants will be asked to complete:
• Right to Work check
• Employment reference checks
• Disclosure Scotland
• Pre-employment Medical (Drug and Alcohol testing)
Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
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Experience Level:
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Manufacturing EngineeringYour application data will be processed by Prestwick Aerosystems and other companies under the control of Airbus for all necessary hiring, vetting, and security checks. This processing is required to assess your suitability for employment. For full details on how and why Airbus uses your data, please see our Privacy Notice.
Prestwick Aerosystems is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
As a part of Airbus, Prestwick Aerosystems is committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Prestwick Aerosystems or Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
At Prestwick Aerosystems, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Skills Required
- Experience with manufacturing systems programming techniques
- Knowledge of 3D modeling techniques
- Knowledge of PDM tools
- Knowledge of automated manufacturing systems and equipment
- HND or equivalent experience in manufacturing or a technology-related discipline
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interface with customers and suppliers
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Airbus and has not been reviewed or approved by Airbus.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.
Airbus Insights
What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
