Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

As a manufacturing engineer, you will have a good knowledge and understanding of new product introduction processes and be working at an advanced beginner/competent level. You will also be responsible for projects of average complexity and will work closely with other functions of the business especially design engineering to ensure product designs meet manufacturing and assembly requirements.

As a Manufacturing Engineer your duties will include:

Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process
and make improvement suggestions
Evaluate new product designs using 3D CAD model and mock-ups and log issues. Coordinate design for assembly/manufacture reviews and give feedback with improvement suggestions.
Ensure development mock-ups are built to schedule. Evaluate design, log issues and
feedback to design engineers. Make improvement suggestions and validate solutions
Conduct make vs buy analysis on new product designs and look for optimisation opportunities. Work with the purchasing and design departments to drive required changes
Calculate production capacity requirements based on customers' demand and identify production tooling and space requirements.
Estimate build times and required number of stations for new production processes. Carry out line balancing of operations
Produce APQP & PPAP documentation - process flow, PFMEA, control plan, work instructions, MSA & capability studies
Prepare and lead PFMEA reviews. Use the outcome to drive product and process
improvements

Desired profile

What we are looking for:

B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering OR HND gained through an apprenticeship
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment
Basic knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
Interrogation of 3D CAD modelling software
Ability to interpret 2D drawings

What's in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
* Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
* Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
* Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
* Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
* STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all

About Safran UK

Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking. With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines, Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions.