The Opportunity
Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation.
Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.
The Model Shop at Roke provides both a planned and reactive service to projects and engineers across the Roke site. It provides quick turnaround solutions to mechanical designs that arise with various projects, helping to achieve critical deadlines. Keeping the prototype manufacture of conceptual designs in house as much as possible, aids with the sensitive nature of the work that Roke is involved with. A broad set of skill requirements, coupled with the versatile capability enables the Model Shop to provide a key hardware support service to all projects across the business.
Primary Job Purpose
To manufacture components and assemblies in line with project requirements with the use of manual and CNC machinery (lathes & mills), traditional toolmaking equipment and sheet metal fabrication equipment.
Working closely with engineering and development teams to develop and produce effective engineering prototype solutions to meet project timelines.Key Responsibilities
Producing mechanical components, sub-assemblies and systems using engineering plans or drawings.
To program, set and operate CNC & Manual Machinery
To be able to fabricate sheet metal parts
3D printing using SLA and FDM technologies
To provide advice and troubleshooting assistance to the engineering community.
To work closely with the Engineers, Product and Project Managers
Ensure our workshop environments are safe and that operations are carried out in a safe and controlled manner
Always fully comply with Roke's policies and procedures
Undertake such other reasonable duties, commensurate with the job holder's experience and qualifications, as may be required for the smooth operation of the business Person Specification:
Education and Qualifications
Technical Apprenticeship in Engineering or relevant subject AND/OR
Technical Degree in Engineering or relevant subject AND/OR
Equivalent relevant work experienceKnowledge, Skills & Experience
A good overall understanding of mechanical engineering principles
Experience programming, setting and operating CNC and manual machines
Experience working on projects from initial design through to product manufacture
Ability to use Computer Aided Manufacture software (AlphaCAM )
Ability to work from both 2D drawings and 3D models
Ability to work to tight engineering tolerancesPersonal Attributes, Values and Competencies
Attention to detail
Ability to follow process
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Self-motivated
Able to interpret engineering documentation and communicate effectively with the engineering communityThe Benefits and Perks...
Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance
Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions
Holiday: 25 days plus public holidays and your birthday off
Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan.Clearances...
Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 5 years for SC.
The Next Step...
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you