Manufacturing Operations Engineer

Derby
4 days ago
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Manufacturing Operations Engineer

Employment: Full Time -Permanent

Location: Derby, UK - Onsite

Our Client a is a global leader in innovative energy and aerospace turbomachinery, specializing in the development of next generation gas turbines is looking for Manufacturing Operations Engineer and the role is based in Derby for a permanent position.

Role

The manufacturing operations engineer (MOE) will require basic understanding of project & manufacturing engineering, as the manufacturing operations engineer will support integrated product teams by setting up and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOM s), managing internal & external manufacturing-related activities, maintaining external supplier relationships, and interfacing with Quality Engineering to ensure that product and non-product are in line with company quality procedures and to disposition any non-conforming material.

Manufacturing operations engineer will have background in metallurgy, joining operations, coatings, and additive manufacturing techniques are a plus but can be learned on the job. The vision for the role is one of ever-increasing responsibility and growth to eventually become either a technical expert or IPT Lead.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing operations engineer will create, update and maintain BoMs and associated MOE tools whilst supporting multiple complex projects at the same time.
You will have understanding of fundamentals of turbomachinery and importance of interfacing rotating/static hardware as it relates to engine operation.
You will Serve as interface between purchasing, design, manufacturing and quality.
Develop & maintain supplier relationships, document lessons learnt for improved design for manufacturing.
Ensure our designs meet manufacturing requirements, set and execute project schedules, provide weekly status & determine solutions for non-conformances.

Qualifications & Experience

Manufacturing operations engineer will have Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
Applicable work experience in a manufacturing environment with CAD experience is beneficial.
Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers/suppliers.
Must be able to work with project teams to define and document requirements, address technical concerns and provide project status.

Work Environment

The work environment will include a combination of office and lab/workshop.

Travel will be required from time to time throughout the UK and Europe.

Coach and advise the MOEs junior to the candidate.

In return for your dedication and hard work, you will enjoy benefits such as 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Dentist & Optician cashback, 5% Employer Pension Contribution, Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Extra Cancer Cover, Cycle to work scheme.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

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