The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. The Manufacturing Engineer will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes to ensure the efficient production of high-quality products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and project management.

Ensure all products can be manufactured to a quality assured; reliable, scalable, and repeatable manner to specification. Prepare production routings, procedures. Design, deployment and ownership of manufacturing equipment & tooling. Support Continuous Improvement activity across the full product range, from NPI to end of life. Mechanical assembly experience with respect to metalwork and circuit card integration with the use of fixings and thermal materials. Perform analysis of manufacturing defects and process failures to determine root cause and corrective actions. As directed, support the development and introduction of new or enhanced manufacturing solutions and processes, interfacing with Engineering and Operations. Attend NPI and design reviews. Advise on manufacturing process developments and recommendations to deploy the most efficient technologies and processes. Support the release of NPI’s on time and to budget. Support the mentoring and development of Manufacturing Engineering Technicians. Carry out any other reasonable tasks in and around the manufacturing environment as directed by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager or Senior Manufacturing Engineer. Participate in OpEx Kaizen events.

Education and Experience

 Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or suitable technical equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering principles, product and project management.

• Good understanding of IPC-A-610 Class 3 and J-STD-001

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.•

• Use of MRP and ERP systems, preferably SAP.

• Hand soldering knowledge.

• Experience of press fit tooling design and deployment.

• Project management experience in a technical discipline.

• A high-level understanding of modern electronic circuit card and / or system assembly techniques, including mechanical assembly processes.

• A proven track record of positively delivering excellence as a Manufacturing Engineer, within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Self-motivated with the ability to mentor, influence and motivate others.

• Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data and skilled at effective problem resolution.

• Good oral and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills across all levels.

• Excellent team player.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Conformal Coating & Underfill and Overfill with respect to PVA, Asymtek and GPD machines.

• Valor Software Knowledge.

• De-Paneling knowledge.

• Ability to perform DFMEA and PFMEA reviews for new and existing products.

• OpEx / lean manufacturing experience.

• Knowledge and use of value stream mapping, 5 Why’s and 5S processes

• Experience of working within a Defence or Aerospace environment.

Typical Working Conditions

The work environment is well-lit, heated and is in an air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

May have some exposure to heat or cold in site manufacturing areas.

The use of safety equipment may be required.

Essential Physical Tasks

The following must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Regularly required to sit or stand, walk, bend and reach with hands and arms

Regular use of hands/fingers for handling, holding, grasping, and typing on a computer keyboard

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

We offer flexible hours, pension scheme, health benefits scheme, Life Assurance