Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

About the role:

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to work within the Engineering Function in to support new business development as well as existing programs.

The successful candidate will integrate production and manufacturing knowledge, information and requirements into the “acquire and define” program phases as the designated Integrated Product Team (IPT) interface. Conceptualizes, designs and runs the program architecture for build. Defines, develops and implements the manufacturing plan and represents the program as the primary manufacturing integrator throughout acquire, define, produce and support phases of the product life cycle. Develops advanced manufacturing and engineering technologies and advocates, guides and deploys company Lean Enterprise analysis methods and application of lean processes and tools.

Roles and responsibilities:

Authors technical work instructions to approved process & regulatory requirements, writing, editing & proof-reading text, collating & verifying technical /engineering information, creating and editing bespoke work instructions.

Interprets multiple source formats of approved engineering data from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Design Organisation, or Applicable Customer controlled Maintenance data sources to produce a standardised, easy to use & logical set of production/manufacturing plans with consideration of regulatory requirements for accurate maintenance recording.

Supports the creation, receipt and delivery of multiple complex electronic manufacturing plans/work packages.

Manages configuration control of plan sets including engineering baseline establishment lists, manufacturing work instructions (Master Plans), associated aircraft specific plans (A/C Work Orders) and Nonconformance Report (NCR) Work Orders (WOs).

Manging the workflow of technical queries from the shop floor to key engineering functions and maintaining/reporting on associated metrics.

Participates as a member of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) in the integration of technical solutions.

Works with others to develop, identify and implement conceptual designs and maintenance of the program architecture for build.

Assists in creation and implementing manufacturing plans.

Resolves technical problems and assists in applying new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies and concepts.

Collaborates with professional associations, suppliers, IPTs and internal customers to develop products, skills, knowledge and experience.

Development and implementation of production and tooling methodologies.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.

Experience with Root Cause Analysis, problem solving and improvement projects.

Ability to collaborate with both the engineering workforce and mechanics on the factory floor.

Experience in assembly integration and test of components, assemblies and systems.

Experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

Strong written and verbal communications and presentation skills.

Experience with ERP/MRP tools such as SAP, GoldESP, MESCi

Computer skills and proficiency with MS Office including MS Word and, MS Excel.

Aircraft systems knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.

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