Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, APQP & Growth

Safran Engineering Services UK Limited

Wolverhampton

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Pension scheme

Death in service

PEGI Share Scheme

Career development

Training & development

Job summary

Safran Engineering Services UK Limited in Wolverhampton is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive industrialisation, improve processes, and ensure reliable production across multiple projects. You will lead APQP/PPAP activities, conduct PFMEA reviews, and work with design, manufacturing, and QA teams to balance cost, quality, and schedule.

You will develop manufacturing solutions, analyse data, and implement improvements while adhering to health and safety policies.

Qualifications

Significant experience in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment.
Experience with company and regulatory processes, standards and specifications.
Good knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles.
Good knowledge of manufacturing processes.
APQP & PPAP.
PFMEA.
Familiarity with industry standards and tools (SPC, R&R, MSA, etc.).
Ability to interpret 2D drawings / Interrogation of 3D CAD modelling software.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision-making.
Ability to train the trainees.
Experience managing projects and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Motivated and excellent team player.
Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality improvement.
Be located in the UK and can provide evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

Analyse current manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement.
Develop and implement process improvements, which may involve designing and installing new manufacturing equipment.
Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process.
Make improvement suggestions and work with design engineers to implement a viable solution.
Ensure products can be manufactured reliably and perform consistently in specified operating environments.
Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
Maintain manufacturing process documentation, including technical reports and process specifications.
Ensure all manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained.
Conduct make vs buy analysis on new product designs and look for optimisation opportunities.
Work with the purchasing and design departments to drive required changes.
Support the programme team in the delivery of industrialisation milestones for key events such as PDR, CDR, Test builds, PTR and PPAP.
Check accuracy of BOM against build requirements and communicate any discrepancies to the design team.
Create production BOM from engineering BOM.
Participate in and contribute to route cause analysis sessions.
Compile and update industrialisation timing plan for new programmes and feed into programme level timing plan.
Highlight opportunities for continuous improvement and implement.
Ensure compliance with the company's health and safety policy at all times.
Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers and ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times.