Manufacturing Engineer

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join on an initial 12-month contract. As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for work preparation to industrialised minor and major modifications for Single Aisle aircraft.

Role: Manufacturing Engineer
Pay: £36.16 per hour via Umbrella
Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Contract: 12-month contract – likelihood of extension
Location: Broughton – mainly onsite
IR35 Status: Inside
SC Clearance: Basic clearance

Accountabilities

• Translate design intent into the compilation and control of technical instructions and Manufacturing Engineering data for use in aircraft detail manufacture, assembly, test, and certification, utilising current business tools.
• Implement best practice methods, tools, and processes from first principles to meet current and future business requirements.
• Deliver detailed work preparation definition (routings, BOM’s, SOI’s, STV calculations) for aircraft production.
• Ensure that all work and documentation meet departmental procedural and regulatory requirements.
• Project manage detail manufacture, assembly, test and certification methods, tools, and process improvements, including implementation strategies in accordance with business requirements.
• Evaluate capacity of the manufacturing process, enhance as required and recommend changes to the product design standard.
• Provide electrical/mechanical shopfloor support to operations, supply chain and Final Assembly Lines.

Skills

• Knowledge of lean principles.
• Application and knowledge of the current business management tools, as below:

• SAP APD and PEA systems
• DPDS/PASS and PDM link systems
• MTM TiCon systems
• Microsoft / Google office tools
• Training for the above will also be provided for a suitable candidate

• Ability to operate from first principles in manufacturing disciplines and activities requiring technical skills and knowledge to make daily business decisions.
• Degree/HND/HNC/NVQ4 in Engineering or closely related subject, or
• Lower academic qualifications combined with 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering environment, or Higher Apprenticeship or equivalent in Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, Design, and other Business Information Systems.
• Experienced knowledge of aircraft production, and engineering methods and procedures.
• Understanding of relationships and interactions with other Manufacturing Engineering and Business functions.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership skills, and self-motivated are desirable

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Ellie Laflain at Line Up Aviation
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