Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Summary

We are actively recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Military Power Programs team in Cheltenham. As a function we support a swing shift operation, it may be requested that this role adopts these working hours.

This role would suit a conscientious driven engineer with a passion for process improvement & control.  Working cross-functionally with engineering & operations, you will be responsible for introducing leading manufacturing technologies & design for manufacture principles.  To be successful, you’ll ideally have an awareness of electrical & mechanical manufacturing processes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation for new and existing manufacturing processes, e.g. Build manuals, control plans and PFMEA’s. 
• Implement technical engineering changes and assure product compliance by means of first article inspection to AS9102 requirements.
• Establish process capabilities and monitor to ensure the manufacture of repeatable products.
• Analyse processes and identify/report on activities that eliminate safety risks, improve quality metrics (e.g. defect reduction, yield improvement) and reduce waste (e.g. time and cost) using lean techniques. 
• Investigate quality issues and operational bottlenecks to root cause and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve flow.
• Compliance of processes to relevant company and industry policies and regulations.
• Point of contact for area of manufacturing facility, working with Operational personnel to manage and implement improvements.
• Review new product designs for manufacturability. 
• Review and update Engineering procedures and or Quality Standards following updates within the wider industry. 
• Work as part of wider Manufacturing Engineering team to evaluate and purchase capital equipment. 

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or equivalent work experience) 
• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role. 
• Process control documentation and procedures. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Knowledge of electrical & mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem solving skills. 
• Knowledge of Aviation regulatory requirements. 
• Six Sigma Awareness and Lean Manufacturing Principals would be advantageous.

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