Quality at the heart of everything we do.
FT Technologies is a market-leading SME based in Surrey and Madrid, specialising in designing and manufacturing ultrasonic wind sensors – also known as anemometers or air-flow sensors. FT ultrasonic wind sensors are unique because we use acoustic resonance to measure wind speed, direction, and temperature using an acoustic wave resonated inside a small cavity.
The wind energy industry is growing, and FT is growing with it; this is your place if you care about sustainability and the green revolution. In the last decade, we have tripled in size. We employ around 100 brilliant minds who contribute to our mission: to engineer invention through curiosity and creativity using our core technology.
The development of our current technology will enable us to serve our existing customers in wind energy better. With significant company investment and growth, the invention of new products and manufacturing technology will offer our wind sensors' unique strengths to meteorology, marine and defence customers.
- Responsible to the Manufacturing Director
- Key contacts include Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Automation and Quality Departments.
- Located in Sunbury-on-Thames (Onsite)
- 40 hours per week (Flexi-time)
- Please note: Candidates will be required to undergo a background and reference check as part of the hiring process.
Overall Job Purpose
This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative. As part of the Manufacturing Team, you will:
- Carry out various manufacturing operations associated with assembly, testing, finishing and calibration of FT's products using standard work instructions.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
As part of the Quality Team, your responsibilities will include:
- All assembly operations, including hand soldering.
- In-process inspection & test.
- Sealing & finishing operations.
- Calibration operations.
- Fault finding to sub-assembly level on RMAs and production test fails.
- Support Skills Matrix qualification and cross-training of Manufacturing Operatives.
- Champion 5S & Standard Work to maintain and improve product quality and factory productivity.
- Support internal Management System audits (ISO 9001 / 14001).
- Support continuous improvement in product quality and factory productivity.
- Support proto-type build & special projects.
- Support New Product Introduction.
- Any reasonable task in Manufacturing, including Store & Logistics, PCBA and Main Production.
- Support automated printed circuit board assembly.
- Support materials handling & storage, including cycle counting.
Skills, Ability and Experience (Essential)
- HND level 5 or an equivalent standard in electrical or mechanical engineering.
- Experience working in a technical/manufacturing environment.
- Solid time management and organisational skills.
- Strong numerical literacy and analytical skills.
- Strong written & verbal communication skills.
Personal Qualities
We're looking for quality-focused individuals with an excellent analytical and problem-solving approach, a conscientious mindset, and the capacity to develop a good understanding of end-user requirements and your role's impact on the overall business objectives. Due to the nature of the projects, you must be able to work independently and as a team player, working cross-functionally with other departments; strong communication (both verbal and written) and organisation are key.
Why work with us?
As well as a competitive salary, we offer:
- Non-contributory pension plan, 9% company contribution
- Life assurance scheme
- Private health care plan
- Additional days holiday per annum in lieu of remote work.
- 24 days holiday per annum, increasing to 25 days after one year's service, plus all bank and public holidays
- Flexi-time for days worked in the office
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme
- Travel schemes: Season ticket or Cycle-to-work
- Subsidised gym membership
- Sponsored professional study support