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Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Industrialisation Manager to join our dynamic team in the field of electrical test and installation, specifically focusing on radar systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in lean manufacturing principles and have extensive knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This role will involve overseeing the technical transfer of industrialization processes, ensuring efficient production methods, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize our manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Industrialisation Strategy: Develop and execute strategies for the industrialisation of radar systems production, focusing on optimizing processes, reducing lead times, and enhancing product quality. Lean Manufacturing Implementation: Utilize lean manufacturing principles to streamline production processes, eliminate waste, and improve overall efficiency. Lead kaizen events and continuous improvement projects to drive operational excellence. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES): Leverage MES systems to monitor production performance, track key metrics, and make data-driven decisions to enhance productivity and quality. Collaborate with IT and operations teams to optimize MES functionality and integration. Process Optimization: Analyse existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement. Implement changes to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with quality standards. New Product Introduction (NPI): Lead the industrialisation efforts for new radar system products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition from design to production, technical transfer from our sister company and Develop manufacturing plans, process documentation, and training materials for NPI projects. Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers to optimize component sourcing, lead times, and quality. Identify opportunities for supplier improvement and implement supplier development initiatives as needed. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout the manufacturing process. Implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement. Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to industrialisation teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Mentor team members and develop talent to support long-term organisational growth. Qualifications: Proven experience in industrialization or manufacturing engineering roles within the electrical/electronics industry, preferably in radar systems or similar high-tech products. Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping). Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and proficiency in data analysis and reporting. Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and drive results. Demonstrated leadership abilities with a track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements for electrical/electronic products. Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for innovation and excellence in manufacturing operations.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location: Fareham Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Global manufacturer of world class PCBA & electronics operating from two modern factories covering 21,000 sq. ft. for various industry sectors such as military & defence, Automotive, Aerospace, Transportation, Medical and healthcare etc. Role Overview The Senior Manufacturing Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager and assists with providing leadership and expert knowledge to the engineering team. They are responsible for providing manufacturing documentation and engineering support to ensure the day-to-day manufacturing build requirements are met. Qualifications & Requirements Degree-level qualification in electronics or demonstrable experience and knowledge of electronic principles is essential. Experience of electronic manufacturing is essential. Knowledge of project planning is important. Understanding of configuration control is important. Key Responsibilities Liaise with the Operations Manager, Production & MPS, to assist with prioritising work requiring Production Build Packs (creating new documentation as required). Communicate any problems of an internal nature to the Engineering Manager and to communicate with Customers on problems or process issues. Configuration control of all supplied documents & engineering packs. To ensure products manufactured conform to customer approval requirements. Inputting Bills of Materials and signing off Bills of Materials inputted on Progress Plus by other employees. Ensure the process/production engineering department is adding value to the business by implementing suitable tooling and improving key processes identified either internally by department members or by KPIs. To ensure customer design changes are carried out at agreed implementation points. Play an active role in process improvement groups to help find the root cause of faults and eliminate them. NPI. Provide design for manufacture feedback to customers and prospective customers to ensure products are optimized for assembly using Phoenix processes. Relationships The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be expected to work with all areas of the business, customers, and suppliers at a technical level. Key Personal Skills Excellent communicator, written and verbal. Supervisory or Team Leading experience preferred. Disciplined and controlled approach. Strong eye for detail and the ability to maintain accurate records. Responsive. Must be able to work under own initiative to solve problems. Highly motivated and able to motivate others to achieve. Calm and collected, with the ability to work under pressure. Apply now to become our client's Senior Manufacturing Engineer!
Manufacturing Engineer - Highly Competitive Salary - Commutable via Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Waterlooville, Cosham, Gosport Due purely to growth we are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a company who will offer tremendous training, further education and certainly progression to become a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in time! Based near to Fareham working 37.5-hour weeks, this company will offer a competitive salary. 5 weeks holiday, incredible training, and further education, pension up to 11%, discounts at major retailers and importantly a vibrant culture due to continued growth where there are over 200 employed on site. This company have an international presence and are increasing their focus on shared group knowledge so there could be exposure to other industries and other sites (UK and international) - the future will be very bright for this Engineer! If you are a few years into your career, have experience within manufacturing engineering and have a particularly good comprehension of the technical documentation that goes alongside best methods for manufacture, then we want to talk to you now! In this role you will work closely with this companies' manufacturing processes which span across machining, assembly, metal treatments and testing. You will be largely responsible for controlling and implementing process change and improvements to their current manufacturing practices with your role focussing more form the assembly side of things onwards. You will gain fantastic experience as the company design their own products, machine the components, assemble and test them. You will get involved with determining methods, tooling and processes, compile routings and BOM's (Bill of materials) and even get exposure to 3D design software to understand firsthand how they design and make their products. There is good proportion of NPI (New product Introduction), development and prototyping in this role. The company are investing heavily in technology and automation and are very much in an era of development. What do I need to have? Great understanding of manufacturing processes Certified in engineering Strong quality ethic, attention to detail when reporting, writing technical documentation Ideally an understanding of manufacturing engineering with regards to assembly operations This company are looking to conduct interviews swiftly and FPR Group encourage your application! If you want to learn more about the job, please call Neil anytime on 02392-483-944 FPR Group is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.