Manufacturing Engineer

Waterbeach
6 days ago
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Purpose
Support manufacturing engineering activities in one or a combination of the following areas of responsibilities:

  • Production
  • Process design
  • Equipment/Tool design
  • Quality & continuous Improvement
    Key Responsibilities
    General and Task Management
  • Support continuous improvement to enhance the capability of existing processes and remove waste.
  • Investigate Engineering issues on the production line. Raise NCRs and WQN where appropriate and managing the process through to CIB and implementation on the production line.
  • Review new Designs and raise Work Instructions to support the Production Team.
  • Attend MRB to review and disposition parts.
  • Attend CRB meetings to review Engineering Changes and provide implementation plans for revised or new product.
  • Support jig and fixture design and tool design.
  • Identify and justify capital equipment investment.
  • Analyse downtime, identify trends and develop solutions.
  • Ensure accuracy of manufacturing engineering procedures, documentation and systems data.
  • Attend various meetings and report to the Senior Leadership Team and GM level when required.
  • Produce written reports and make presentations.
  • Perform root cause analysis (5 Why, 8Ds) to resolve problems permanently.
  • Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks relative to the value stream or central function.
  • Travel may be requested to other companies within the AVIC Cabin Systems family.
    **This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful applicant will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation.
    Self-Management
  • Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures
  • Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies
  • Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere
  • Anticipates and overcomes obstacles
  • Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions
  • Embraces personal challenge
  • Confident, rounded thinking
  • Is self-aware
  • Is resilient, optimistic and open to change
    Key Performance Measures
    • Safety
    • Quality
    • Cost
    • Delivery
      Knowledge, Education, Skills and Experience (Essential Criteria)
      Knowledge:
  • Understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Working knowledge of Airbus and or Boeing systems and processes.
  • Good working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD
  • Good knowledge and experience of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Lean Manufacturing techniques would be beneficial
    Education & Professional experience
  • Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering degree or similar discipline is desirable.
  • Previous experience in a similar environment, i.e. automotive or aerospace is beneficial but not essential.
  • Engineering graduates will also be considered.
    Skills required
  • Self-supervising within the expectations of senior management
  • Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Understanding of engineering, scientific and other technical information
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing
  • Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
  • Planning and prioritising activities
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to present data effectively
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of health and safety practices
  • Team working and leading skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Ability to effectively train people inside and outside their work group
  • Distinguished record of creativity and innovation
  • Develops and applies advanced technologies, engineering principles, theories and concepts
  • Exercises comprehensive discretion in judgement and initiative in setting and implementing goals
  • Ability to negotiate the most complex arrangements with groups and stakeholders
    Key Relationships & Interaction
    Internal Relationships & Interactions:
    Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Engineers, Production Managers, Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, CNC Programmers, Master Assemblers, Maintenance Engineers
    External Relationships & Interactions:
    OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, etc) 3rd party resource, part, equipment or service providers
    Please note;
    • Numerous positions at AVIC Cabin Systems UK LTD are governed by security and export control regulations. These rules indicate that elements such as your nationality/ any prior nationalities you may have held, and your birthplace can influence the positions you are qualified to undertake within the organisation. All candidates must at least meet the baseline personnel security standard. Additionally, certain roles demand elevated levels of National security vetting.
      ACS UK ltd is an equal opportunities employer

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