Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Automotive recruitment; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their innovative team in Salisbury. This pivotal role involves leading the manufacturing processes for new product introductions, ensuring quality standards are met while managing BOMs and engineering changes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace manufacturing, experience in NPI and NPD, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This opportunity offers a chance to work on cutting-edge projects in a niche environment, driving innovation and excellence in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering or Lead Technician, preferably in aerospace.
• Experience with NPI, NPD, Product Launch, or Industrialisation.

Responsibilities

• Implementing manufacturing processes during the R&D phase of new product introduction.
• Leading NPI processes to facilitate the introduction of new or modified products into production.
• Managing non-conformance issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

NPI

NPD

Product Launch

BOM Management

CAD

PLM Platforms

Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma

APQP & PFMEA

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Sector

Aerospace

Function

Manufacturing

Contact

Mark Bignell

Email

[e-mail]

Phone

01384 446167

Duration

Permanent

Job Ref

69339

Job details

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Aerospace & Defence

Competitive Salary Plus Benefits

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a niche SME manufacturer of crewed and uncrewed aircrafts, based in Salisbury. The role involves building the Manufacturing Team to develop new products and systems supporting the defence industry.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support R&D projects involving innovative materials, processes, manufacturing systems, and equipment. Experience with NPI, NPD, Industrialisation, or product launch is highly advantageous.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer Will Be Responsible For

• Implementing manufacturing processes during the R&D phase of new product introduction, including developing manufacturing plans and SOPs.
• Developing and managing BOMs aligned with eBoM releases to track all aircraft components through the product lifecycle.
• Interpreting engineering drawings to create or amend work instructions, identifying necessary processes, tooling, and equipment to meet quality standards.
• Leading NPI processes to facilitate the introduction of new or modified products into production.
• Managing non-conformance issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Driving change management, planning, developing, and executing engineering changes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identifying new equipment needs and submitting CAPEX requests.
• Creating production plans and shop layouts for new projects or requirements.
• Managing technical issues related to manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering or as a Lead Technician, preferably in aerospace or high-performance engineering.
• Experience with NPI, NPD, Product Launch, or Industrialisation.
• Proficiency in managing BOMs (eBoM to mBoM).
• Ability to create work instructions from engineering data.
• Competence in CAD and PLM platforms.
• Experience with APQP & PFMEA in NPI processes.
• Continuous Improvement expertise, with knowledge of Six Sigma, 8D, etc.

Applicants must be able to support security clearances (SC) and be willing to travel nationally and internationally. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Interested Senior Manufacturing Engineers with NPI experience seeking a challenging role in a niche vehicle environment are encouraged to apply. Contact Mark Bignell at 01384 446167 or via email at [e-mail].

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment agency established in 1978. Please include your name, email, phone number, and location in your application for processing.