Senior Aerospace – Thermal Engineering
Job Vacancy – Senior NPI Engineer
Who is Senior plc?
Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 27 operations in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, power & energy markets.
We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.
Our values underpin what we do, and how we do it …
Safety – Accountability – Trust –– Excellence
Who is Senior Aerospace – Thermal Engineering
Thermal Engineering is a leading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies and emerging markets.
We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture extremely complicated components and assemblies utilising state of the art equipment and facilities.
We evaluate every part of our customers’ requirements which enables us to provide a truly bespoke high-quality solution that delivers real value.
What does the job involve?
As a Senior NPI Engineer you will work within an established NPI team to manage the process of the introduction of new products into the business. You will utilise a structured, gated process to manage projects through concept, costing, design, and development, culminating in product launch and serial manufacture.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week.
Core shift - Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:15 and Friday 08:00 to 15:00 with 30-minute break for lunch
What will my responsibilities include?
- Managing NPI projects in line with the APQP based internal procedure from the quotation stage to production handover.
- Monitoring projects accurately for QDC (Quality, Delivery, Cost), keeping track of key project performance analytics and reporting this internally as required.
- Responsibility of the management of the NPI team, as a direct line manager, initially on a maternity leave cover basis.
- Delivery of technical aspects of the project including the creation of parts in the ERP system, creation of BOM’s/routing/work instructions/drawings, in line with the costing estimation.
- Co-ordinate and carry out PPAP related activity, including risk registers, pFMEA’s, process flow documents and MSA.
- Preparing and delivering gate review presentations to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Liaising with relevant internal and external parties to compile accurate data and feedback on manufacturability, required process and inspection steps, material needs and corresponding (NC/NRC) cost estimations.
What key skills and experience do I need?
- Degree, HND, HNC qualified.
- of 5 years’ experience in an engineering role, preferably in an Aerospace related environment.
- Able to interpret and apply engineering, quality and H&S standards and specifications.
- 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).
Why join Senior Aerospace– Thermal Engineering
Some of the benefits you can expect if you are successful are:
- Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Career and development opportunities
- Health cash plan scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Reward and recognition
Thermal Engineering are an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.