Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and test)
Duration: 6 months
Pay rate: £35.00 Umbrella
Shift allowance: NA
Working hours/shift pattern: 37 hours Mon - Thurs 8 - 16.45 Fri 8 -12
Work Address: Stafford Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH
WFH/Hybrid/Office based: site based
Introduction to the Aerospace Industry:
Every second a plane takes off with cutting-edge equipment onboard, leading the way in aerospace innovation. Our client is a global industry leader, fuelling the future of flight. With a workforce spanning 150 countries and over 41,000 employees, our client is at the forefront of technological advancement, making significant contributions to the aerospace industry.
Role Overview:
As a Manufacturing Engineer specialised in Assembly and Test, you will join our client's Manufacturing Engineering Function within the Nacelles Value Stream. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in improving current manufacturing processes to ensure safe and efficient production of our products. You will primarily support the advanced product quality planning (APQP) activities, oversee assembly and test operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will be crucial in enhancing product quality, eliminating waste, and reducing costs. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support customer engagements, and contribute to product design changes for improved manufacturing efficiency.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Leading Manufacturing Engineering APQP activities
- Collaborating with the Value Stream to optimise the building layout and increase output using industry best practises
- Implementing automation initiatives and driving critical cost reduction activities
- Creating and modifying manufacturing process routines
- Supporting rework or out-of-scope manufacturing process routines
- Continuously analysing process flows and performing failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA)
- Facilitating problem-solving and lean-based cost reduction activities
- Supporting internal audits and process improvement initiatives
- Managing process changes resulting from engineering design modifications
- Recommending product design changes to enhance manufacturability
- Contributing to quality clinics, root cause analysis, and scrap reduction projects
- Designing, procuring, and validating tools and fixtures
- Managing modifications to the manufacturing bill of materials
- Updating manufacturing standard work and conducting risk assessments
- Supporting customer visits and meetings
- Assisting with first article inspection activities and associated quality requirements
- Training operations staff and mentoring apprentices
- Driving Automation and Digitalization initiatives aligned with industry standards
- Coordinating with various stakeholders and working collaboratively as part of a team
The successful candidate should possess:
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and test environments
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Solid understanding of manufacturing concepts and processes
- Apprentice training with HNC qualification or equivalent experience in Mechanical or Production Engineering
- Alternatively, a degree in Engineering or Manufacturing
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Familiarity with APQP/PPAP processes or project management experience
It would be advantageous to have:
Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Project Management qualifications such as Prince 2 or APMP
Additional degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Management
Personal Characteristics
The ideal candidate should:
Thrive in a team-oriented environment
Be proactive, self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic
Demonstrate the necessary drive, discipline, and determination to deliver substantial results for our client
Working Environment:
The role may require occasional travel to suppliers. Our client offers flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
Please note that from time to time, additional tasks may be assigned to the successful candidate, if they match their capabilities and training will be provided if necessary.
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