Industrial IT Engineer

Role Overview

At ATS, our Industrial IT Engineers play a pivotal role in delivering sophisticated IT projects for customers in the Aerospace and Defence manufacturing industry. You will be responsible for deploying IT hardware and software in critical manufacturing production environments. This role encompasses multiple stages of the project lifecycle, from design and documentation to implementation and customer acceptance.

Why work for us

We´re proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2023 and 2024, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace. We continually invest in improving our employee experience so our people feel valued, engaged and excited to build their careers with us – and in turn, deliver great outcomes for our customers.

How you´ll make an impact

📍Project Design and Documentation:

• Develop high-quality technical documentation that meets customer technical governance and assurance criteria.
• Participate in the design phase, ensuring all technical documentation aligns with project requirements.

📍Implementation:

• Undertake the deployment of IT hardware and software in critical manufacturing environments.
• Ensure the implementation phase is executed seamlessly, adhering to project timelines and quality standards.

📍Customer Acceptance and Transition:

• Manage the transition of projects from implementation to service support.
• Facilitate customer ecceptance, ensuring all project deliverables meet or exceed expectations.

📍Technical Leadership:

• Work collaboratively within project teams to contribute to effective technical solutions.
• Communicate effectively with customers´organisations and their vairous IT suppliers to support seamless integration and project success.

What success looks like

• Understanding our customers’ challenges and perspectives, building credibility and strong relationships, and tailoring your delivery approach to fit.
• Taking responsibility for the delivery of projects ‘right first time’ and providing technical lessons learned to our commercial team.
• Being commercially aware and spotting opportunities that will enhance the ATS UK proposition for our customers.
• Striving for professional development and career progression by combining your existing IT knowledge with experience gained in the manufacturing industry and applying this to your role and other areas within ATS UK.

What you will bring to the team

• The ability to work collaboratively in a team to deliver and support complex IT projects.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Proficiency in developing technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and precision.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems, including proficiency in installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• The ability to obtain Security Clearance to work at a UK MOD accredited manufacturing facility.
• A willingness to work on-site at customers’ manufacturing facilities across the UK and occasionally overseas.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience.

Nice to have

• A strong background in IT project delivery within manufacturing environments.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defence industry is highly desirable.

How we´ll reward you

The benefits of working for ATS UK include:

• 23 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 28 days at year 5, plus bank holidays

Important note for applicants

Due to export control legislation and the nature of our work within the defence industry, we are only able to consider applications from candidates who are nationals of a NATO member state, the European Union, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, or Switzerland.