Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

Britten-Norman; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bembridge seeks a Production Engineer to ensure efficient production of electrical systems. Responsibilities include process development, technical support, and compliance with regulations. Candidates should have aerospace or manufacturing experience and IT system knowledge. The role offers flexible working and comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension and private healthcare.

Benefits

36 annual leave days

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Flu vaccination

Dental and optical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Support with learning and professional development

Health screening and therapies

Digital GP

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Aerospace or manufacturing experience is required.
• Familiarity with IT systems is essential.
• Must have a flexible attitude and a can-do approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for electrical systems.
• Provide engineering support and resolve technical issues.
• Collaborate with design engineers for manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations.
• Specify tooling and create work instructions.
• Analyze defects and implement corrective actions.
• Apply lean principles to improve efficiency.

Skills

Aerospace/Manufacturing industry experience

Good working knowledge of IT systems (Aerotrac)

Ability to work under pressure

Commercial Awareness

Flexible to meet wider demands

Ambitious and self-motivated

Problem solver

Good command of English spelling and grammar

Job description

Department: Production

Location: Bembridge

Description

• Employment type: Permanent
• Employment basis: Full Time
• Salary: Competitive
• Standard Hours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week

To ensure the efficient, safe, and compliant production / installation of electrical systems and components to the aircraft. Provide technical support to the production team, creating and documenting process whilst ensuring a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process development and optimisation: Develop, validate, and improve manufacturing processes for all aircraft electrical systems.
• Technical Support: Provide engineering support to production team to resolve technical issues and ensure timely delivery.
• Design for manufacturability: Collaborate with design engineers to ensure electrical designs are manufacturable, serviceable and cost effective.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all electrical manufacturing activities comply with aviation regulations.
• Tooling & Documentation: Specify tooling, jigs, and fixtures, and create detailed work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Quality Assurance: Analyse defects, implement root cause analysis, and drive corrective/preventative actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency.
• This is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list, you may be required to carry out other duties as required.
  
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Aerospace/Manufacturing industry experience.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems (Aerotrac)
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Commercial Awareness.
• Ability to remain flexible to meet the wider demands of an expanding business.
• Ambitious, self-motivated and hardworking
• Problem solver.
• Good command of English spelling and grammar in all written correspondence.
  
  
  
  

Benefits

• 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
• Private healthcare scheme
• Flu vaccination
• Dental and optical cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
• Health screening and therapies
• Digital GP
• Referral bonus