Our client is a highly successful aerospace and defence company, they have an exciting new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their organisation.
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Hold a degree in engineering (desirable)
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Having held a previous as a manufacturing engineer in Aerospace Industry (preferred), or be time served within a high precision production organisation or have a broad-based engineering background
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You must have a Mechanical or Electromechanical background
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A depth of experience in machining processes (e.g. CNC, special purpose), NDT and surface treatments and quality inspection
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Strong experience in assembly techniques and good attention to detail of aerospace components and assemblies
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Strong background in reviewing and approving engineering drawings of aerospace components and assemblies
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Sound knowledge of manufacturing considerations for Grade-1/ safety-critical parts (Preferred)
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Strong experience in robust review of engineering changes and implement into current production line is essential
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Good understanding of MRP system, engineering and manufacturing Bill of Materials is essential
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Depth of experience in driving process improvement is preferred
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Having good interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team
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Working knowledge of FMEA, Quality improvement tools (6-Sigma or equivalent), DFX is essential for this role
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Understanding of current and cutting-edge manufacturing processes and equipment is essential
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Working knowledge of developing tooling, equipment to support production is essential
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Understanding of estimation, value mapping for work packs is preferred
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Working experience of Product lifecycle management system is preferred
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Experience in Windows PC’s and software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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Ability to efficiently convert technical information & engineering drawing data into work instructions & technical narratives (Essential)
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Acting as a key member of the manufacturing engineering team, supporting major programmes from development to production and BAU through process planning, change management and continuous improvement methodologies
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Liaising with internal departments (Purchasing, Quality, IPTs) and, on occasion, dealing directly with the customer and supplier
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Providing input into product changes and modifications, to ensure they are designed for efficient manufacture and assembly
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Creating and maintaining BoMs
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Creating and maintaining part records
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Creating and maintain routings
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Review, assessment and update of routings
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Providing robust solutions to production issues ensuring cost, quality and time metrics
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Acting as the Manufacturing Engineering authority on process planning, equipment, tooling and producibility
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Lead and own manufacturing engineering work streams and projects
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Ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve manufacturing business milestones
Keywords: Aerospace, Precision Engineering, Apprentice Served, CNC, NDT, Special Purpose, Assembly Techniques and Methods, Aerospace Components, Safety Critical , Engineering Changes, MRP Systems, Bills of Materials, BoMs, FMEA, 6-Sigma, Six Sigma, DFX, Estimation, Value Mapping, Product Lifecyle Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace, Routings, Parts Records.