Contract Review Engineer

Owen Daniels; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Redditch is looking for a Technical Contract Review Engineer to manage customer orders and ensure compliance with aerospace specifications. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of technical contract reviews and experience with EFACS software. Responsibilities include generating manufacturing methods and updating documentation in line with customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical contract review function.
• Ability to understand complex customer specifications.
• Proven track record in managing manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical contract reviews for customer orders.
• Generate manufacturing methods for new projects.
• Update methods in EFACS based on change requests.

Skills

Understanding of Aerospace specifications

Experience with technical contract reviews

Knowledge of EFACS software

Familiarity with Nadcap processes

Job description

Human Resources Department

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Contract Review Engineer

Department: Technical services

Reports to: Quality Systems Manager

Profile

The post-holder will be working in the technical contract review function and would play a key role in the correct processing and release of orders into the manufacturing site. Technically demanding, requiring a sound understanding of a wide variety of Aerospace specifications covering metal forming, heat treatment and other Nadcap designated “special processes” used throughout the Mettis manufacturing operation. Using the Mettis business management software (EFACS) – raise and maintain manufacturing routes in line with quoted methods and customer technical requirements, raise and maintain Bill of Materials and stock extended descriptions, support Engineering change requests and ensure system compliance.

Processes Used

Review of technical aspects within contracts, order drawings and other documents supplied by the customer. Integrate customer requirements and Mettis standard process and procedures to produce part-specific methods of manufacture.

Application of customer-driven approval methodology: FPA, BPF, FMMDS (RR), FCF (Safran), CNF (Airbus), D6-1276 (Boeing), VSE /GT7350 (GE). AS9102 FAIR and periodic re-qualification.

Integration of in-house process improvement and development initiatives, Engineering change request, Stock change request.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Perform technical contract review on received orders to confirm Mettis complies with customers contractual requirements.
• Generate manufacturing methods for new projects in line with customer technical requirements and internal cost standards.
• Modify existing methods to support material or process changes.
• Generate raw material stock extended descriptions in line with customer technical requirements and internal quality standards.
• Update methods using Mettis Management Control System (EFACS) in line with change requests from customer or internal Engineering Change Request (ECR).
• Support New Product Introduction process.
• Create Bills of Materials for new or changed product and process material stock input changes.
• Support and manage the customer-specific approval documents.
• Support technical estimation team in creating new estimates.
• Raise customer-specific change request documents (FPA, CNF, FCF, etc.) for new or existing product requiring changes.
• Confirm specification issue control between Mettis and customer documentation.
• Revise EFACS to reflect changes in material, internal or subcontracted operation detail.
• Communicate effectively within the team and internal and external customers.
• Stamp/endorse documentation as required to reflect any special requirements e.g. Fair stamps, Engineering, Laboratory attention.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews to advance order fulfilment.
• Ensure the latest revision of international and customer specifications, distribute for approval and upload to the intranet.