Technician

Manufacturing Technician / Production Engineer (Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Leicester
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Approx. 4 Months)
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Technician / Production Engineer to support the production and development of advanced superconducting materials within a highly innovative engineering environment.

Working as part of a specialist team, you will be involved in the manufacture of high-precision superconducting tape products, supporting both production activities and ongoing research and development projects during an important growth phase of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading, threading and setting up production machinery.
• Carrying out machine preparation activities before and after production runs.
• Performing quality assurance checks, machine loading and process set-up activities.
• Running and monitoring production lines during an early-stage manufacturing development programme.
• Handling delicate and high-value superconducting materials with precision and care.
• Supporting tape insertion and processing operations involving long-length products of up to 150 metres.
• Ensuring correct machine settings and process parameters are achieved to meet stringent quality standards relating to tape thickness and electrical performance.
• Assisting with troubleshooting, fault finding and technical problem solving across manufacturing processes.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and process development activities.
• Supporting the build, commissioning and optimisation of new production lines.
• Working closely with engineering and R&D teams to develop and improve manufacturing techniques.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production engineering or process engineering environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience setting up and operating technical production equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve manufacturing challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with precision-engineered or delicate products would be highly advantageous.
• Comfortable working within an R&D-led manufacturing setting where processes are continually evolving.
• Experience with automated production machinery such as weaving machines, looms or similar equipment would be beneficial.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimisation.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology within an advanced manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to innovative superconducting material production processes.
• Immediate start available.
• Fixed-term contract running until approximately the end of January.
• Opportunity to contribute to a highly skilled technical team during a significant development phase.