Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Insulations)
Reports to: Sr Manufacturing Engineer
Direct Reports: None
Purpose of Role:
The position of Manufacturing Engineer requires creative, analytical and developmental thinking,
as well as qualifications and experience in a relevant field of manufacturing. The planning, implementation,
optimisation, and supervision of manufacturing processes are key
requirements of this role.
As a Manufacturing Engineer you’ll take responsibility for the implementation and definition of processes, as
well as the dispositioning and treatment (return to conformity) of non-conforming products, in order to support
the strategic and operational requirements of the business. An essential skill is the ability to communicate
with employees involved in all stages of manufacture.
Enthusiasm, cooperation and a positive outlook, as well as an understanding of the technology and
manufacturing concepts involved is important, as is the ability to prioritise and plan accordingly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring all manufacturing documentation (route cards, BOMs, work instructions) are
created and maintained, ensuring all applicable customer requirements are met.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, ensuring that they are clearly defined and controlled
effectively.
- Working as the Engineering point of contact for the Material Review Board, where you will be required
to have a strong involvement in the dispositioning of non-conforming parts, as well as drafting/approval
of concessions, rework sheets and all other associated actions/documentation to support operational
activities.
- Managing the change review process (CRB), working within a board of stake-holders to asses the validity
of proposed changes, and co-ordinating their implementation.
- Working with the wider Engineering team to identify improvement initiatives, utilising a structured
approach to identifying and implementing potential process changes within an agreed timescale.
- Solving manufacturing problems, by establishing RCCA to resolve internal and external issues.
- Supporting CI (Continuous Improvement) activities, whilst maintaining a zero-harm culture.
- Regular, planned review of customer specifications, feeding back any updates into the manufacturing
process via the CRB.
- Assist in the compilation of FAIR’s
- Maintaining good working relationships with suppliers/customers, both written and verbally.
- Support in the collection of data for estimates, technical and manufacturing proposals.
- Support NPI activity, including, but not limited to, design reviews, input into pFMEA sessions, and the
creation of technical documentation.
- Assisting and supporting special process engineers in specific projects, or the implementation of
process changes.
- Staying on top of technological advancements.
- To provide cover for other engineering disciplines as requested.
Key Requirements:
- Degree, HND, HNC qualified.
- Able to interpret and apply engineering, quality and H&S standards and specifications.
- Demonstrates a pragmatic and structured approach to problem solving.
- Self-motivated, organised with excellent time management skills.
- Strong ‘team player’, utilising all available resources to get the best result.
- Engineering/manufacturing focused with a commercial awareness.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Computer literate including MS Office (MS Project is also desirable).
Desirable Requirements:
- Min. of 2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role, preferably in an Aerospace environment.
- Strong understanding Engineering drawings, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & tolerancing).
- Working knowledge of MRP systems, preferably Syspro.
- CAD experience (preference Solidworks).