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Job title: Manufacturing Engineer 

Job type: Days based, Perm 

Location: Farnborough 

Pay: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE 

Hours: 7.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 7.00am to 12.00pm Friday 

Our client is a leading manufacturer of precision engineered components for the aerospace sector, manufacturing rigid pipes, ducting, fabrications, sub-assemblies, sheet-metal details, composite tubes, machined details, specialist fasteners, along with polishing and finishing services.

Purpose of the Role

This role is a key position within the Manufacturing Engineering Team responsible for the delivery of all aspects of Manufacturing Processes/Methods & Tooling/Fixturing, in line with regulatory, customer and internal requirements. This involves industrialising the engineering elements, to ensure efficient and cost-effective production of components. 

The role will be responsible for management & support of daily production as well as medium- and long-term projects to meet the needs of the company’s client or customer base. 

Responsibilities also include analysing production data for improvement, ensuring quality control, and developing/implementing new technologies. 

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop and implement manufacturing processes and methods to ensure that products are produced efficiently, cost-effectively, and with the highest standards of quality. Ensuring efficient and effective departmental operations, including department quality control and compliance adherence. Coordinating activities and delegating work amongst the various technicians and technologists. Conducting Risk Assessments for the laboratory, and making sure the company's health and safety policy is observed. Overseeing daily KPI’s & running KPI reports. Maintaining quality standards, procedures, and specifications for the Company. Taking part in all external & internal Audits. Testing products and service to ensure that they meet quality standards before launch. Maintaining documentation of procedural changes. Collaborating with external vendors and suppliers to ensure that they meet quality standards.

Competency Requirements for the role:

A Degree or minimum of an in Mechanical or Production Engineering, with a strong background in Welding, Fabrication and/or metal forming. Relevant on the job experience will also be considered. Previous experience in the Aerospace Industry Ideally have experience with ERP systems, Catia, Solid Works and Alpha Cam. Experience in activities of an Engineering Function within a manufacturing environment. 

Skills Required

Desirable Skills: Qualified in Green Belt Six Sigma, APQP/PPAP, Problem Solving (5-Whys, 8D, Ishikawa). Technical Skills: Knowledge of manufacturing processes, such as Turning., Milling, Grinding, Welding, NDT Techniques, and general fabrication. Excellent in the ability to interpret the requirements of Engineering and Condition of Supply Drawings. Quality Control: Understanding of quality control processes and adherence to industry standards. Organizational Skills: Effective time management, resource allocation, and project coordination. Be organised to be able to cope with multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-moving aerospace environment and with a high commitment to quality. Team Management: Experience in managing and motivating a cross functional team. A strong team player with the tenacity to drive through change in a manner which will instil confidence in and gain respect from the work force and supporting management team. Risk Assessment: Ability to assess risks associated with project management and implement mitigation strategies. 

Benefits:

25 days holiday (+BH) and service days Life Insurance Company Uniform Health Insurance Onsite parking 

Manufacturing Workforce are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Engineering, Technical and Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Shop Floor Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions. We operate from several prime locations throughout Central England and our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.

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