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Manufacturing Validation Engineer

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Manufacturing Validation Engineer

Our client, a leading defence organisation located in Bolton, is seeking a Manufacturing Validation Engineer to join their expanding team. This role focuses on the technical validation of external supply chain activities, ensuring the successful delivery of components required for high-rate production.

What We Offer:

Salary up to £48,500, company bonuses, flexible working arrangements, paid overtime, hybrid working (2 days per week in office)

What You’ll Do as the Manufacturing Validation Engineer:

  • Lead project Industrial Validation Plan execution and reporting.

  • Handling a portfolio of suppliers on a day-to-day basis.

  • Support suppliers to ensure that they develop robust manufacturing systems and control plans, to enable the capability to deliver on-quality, on-time and on-cost in series production.

  • Undertake Industrial Validation activities such as: Process FMEAs, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, and Production Readiness Reviews in preparation for series production.

  • Identify and mitigate potential manufacturing & supply chain risks and put in place associated improvement and mitigation plans

  • Collaborating and supporting a multi-functional team.

    Your Qualifications:

  • A background in Manufacturing Engineering with strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.

  • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) in aerospace or defence is beneficial.

  • Proficiency in validation tools such as APQP, MRL assessments, and Production Readiness Reviews.

  • Strong analytical skills and experience with SAP QM systems.

  • Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative approach.

    If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the defence sector, we invite you to apply
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