Codification Engineer

This is an opportunity to support MBDA UK projects in the NATO Stock Number (NSN) codification process of codifying assemblies and components in accordance with the MoD process standards that define codification requirements SSCP47, JSP886 Vol 2 CH 4 and DEFCON 117

Salary: Up to £45,000 Depending on experience

Dynamic working: Minimum 1-2 days per week on-site, due to workload classification and team collaboration.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity:

· To support MBDA UK projects in the NATO Stock Number (NSN) codification process of codifying assemblies and components in accordance with the MoD process standards that define codification requirements SSCP47, JSP886 Vol 2 CH 4 and DEFCON 117

· Co-ordination and management & maintaining NSN codification configuration with SAP part numbers and technical information

· Act as MBDA’s focal point of contact to the MoD for NSN codification

· Provide codification support change process.

· Support NATO codification using the Codification Support Information System (CSIS) - UK National Codification Bureau

Utilisation of MBDA Matrix/PLM database – our in-house engineering and item configuration tool.

Using the MCL Unitex database to check for existing Nato Stock Numbers

What we’re looking for from you:

· Ability to use judgment based on the analysis of factual information provided by the team and other stakeholders to derive positive and compliant results

· Ability to prioritise multiple complex issues

· Knowledge of how supporting functions work e.g. ILS, GFE, ITAR, Configuration Management, Commercial, Engineering

· Knowledge and experience of how Engineering, Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams integrate to develop a product

· Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment into which we operate and function and consideration of MoD codification processes, existing and updates that may influence codification of components

Desirable:

· Background in MOD

· NATO qualifications

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