Who is Senior plc?
Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 26 operations in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and 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 global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …
Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence
Who is Senior Aerospace Weston?
Senior Aerospace Weston, located in Lancashire, England, is a leading supplier of a wide range of complex precision machined components, and sub- assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs’) predominantly in the commercial aviation market sector. Our experience and core capabilities support multiple segments of an aircraft’s build, including the manufacture of engine compressor and fan components, engine pylon mounting brackets, pintles, wing ribs and associated aero-structure components. We aim to support our customers with a complete solution, including supply chain management and delivery of line-side kits where appropriate.
TOOLING ENGINEER
Manage tooling registers: involves expected tooling remaining, condition, inspection of all tooling either dimensional or visual.
Set up a robust fixture appraisal system for production to be used with regular audits.
Manage tooling suppliers and delivery dates for new tools or refurbs.
Repairing Customer owned tooling: requires repair schemes documenting and approval prior to any refurbs
Document the tool history: history, date of intro, inspection, repairs / refurbs, storage location etc.
Take ownership for repairs / replacement of the tooling used on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and Maintain Customer tooling
- Develop fixture management system and perform shop floor audits
- Manage the repair schemes for tooling – seek approval / documentation
- Manage tooling at tool makers, liaise with production / NPI / Eng over priority
- Perform Cycle checks for tooling such as drill jigs
- Govern the design of tooling check sheet prior to going for quotation to ensure it meets all requirements and good practices, including Health and Safety
- Audit sub con tooling and flow down as per Customer requirements
- Develop tooling history
- Manage the TRFQ process for replacement tooling
Secondary Duty's
- Design tooling using Catia when required
- Create basic CMM programs or manual inspection for the measurement of tooling
Qualifications
- Time served or relevant experience
- Microsoft Office
- Audit qualification
Skills
- Self motivated and accountable
- Communication to external customers
- Experience of Catia
- Experience of CMM desirable but not essential