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Manufacturing Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineer

Your role as a Manufacturing Engineer will consist of:

Working as part of a wider team in the Defence & Aerospace sector to provide information to the shop floor to enable efficient manufacturing of component parts. Understanding the use of CAD is essential in this role, as is a good understanding of the processes involved in kitting and manufacturing components. Attention to detail and a methodical approach are also important attributes.

Manufacturing Engineer's Duties:

  • Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice engineering.

  • Create manufacturing works instructions & visual aids. (lay-up/assembly manuals).

  • Interrogation of customer drawings and CAD data to produce ply templates, foam kits etc.

  • Devise innovative manufacturing solutions.

  • Anticipate and overcome manufacturing challenges.

  • Create Part Number's, Routing's, BOM's on our MRP system in line with customer/process requirements.

  • Managing configuration control on projects you are accountable for.

  • Mould tool, assembly fixture & manufacturing aid design when required.

  • Assist with cost estimation on new projects.

  • Identify and implement improvement opportunities within the organisation.

  • Support, encourage & develop shop floor operatives.

  • Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere.

  • Liaising with customers & suppliers as required.

  • Support and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures

    Manufacturing Engineer: Desirable skills & experience:

  • Strong understanding of industry best practise of manufacturing processes and procedures.

  • Strong working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD.

  • Lean Manufacturing techniques

    If you are interested in this role, contact Dom on (phone number removed) for more information.

    Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

    By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
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