Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Free life assurance cover

25 days holiday per annum

Holiday purchase scheme

Internal reward and recognition scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing programme

Competitive discounts platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Company sick pay

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Wirral, England is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to maximize production and customer service in aerospace manufacturing. You will develop methods for composite components, manage production processes, and engage in continuous improvement projects. Candidates should have experience in composite materials and aerospace environments, along with effective communication skills. Benefits include a pension plan, employee stock purchase, and comprehensive wellbeing programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience with composite materials and manufacturing processes is essential.
• Experience in aerospace or regulated engineering environment is essential.
• Degree/HNC in engineering is desirable.
• Experience with continuous improvement techniques is desirable.
• Must be computer literate, proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing methods and tooling for composite components.
• Compile process plans and bill of materials for estimates.
• Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions.
• Support NPI programmes and resolve production issues.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Experience with composite materials and manufacturing processes

Experience in aerospace or other regulated engineering environment

Computer literate (MS Office proficient)

Continuous improvement techniques

Education

Degree/HNC engineering and/or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Job Description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

About Us

Based in Bromborough, Teledyne CML Composites is a fast‑growing manufacturer of carbon/glass fibre composite parts and assemblies for leading aircraft and aero‑engine producers. The facility houses advanced machining technology such as multi‑axis NDT robotic machines, automated material‑cutting machines, and multi‑axis CNC machining centres.

The Role

An experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a practice of developing and implementing new products and general business improvements to maximise production, profitability and customer service within an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Please note: This role is based on‑site. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Interrogate product design data/specifications to develop methods of manufacture and tooling philosophies for composite components
• Compile accurate process plans, labour breakdowns, bill of materials and tooling solutions to enable accurate estimates and bid proposals
• Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions, shop orders and bills of materials
• Lead or assist with resolution of day‑to‑day production issues
• Support RCCA activity using structured problem‑solving techniques (e.g. 8D)
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes
• Support daily operations meetings
• Lead and support continuous improvement and margin enhancement projects

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience with composite materials and manufacturing processes – Essential
• Experience in aerospace or other regulated engineering environment – Essential
• Degree/HNC engineering and/or equivalent professional qualification – Desirable
• Experience with continuous improvement techniques – Desirable
• Computer literate (MS Office proficient) – Essential

Behavioural Competencies

• Detail orientated
• Hardworking, enthusiastic, flexible, team player who also uses own initiative and is a self‑starter
• Strong communicator
• Wellbeing and Health & Safety conscious
• Willing to work within the guidelines set out in the Teledyne CML Composites Works Procedure Manual and Quality Procedure Manual

Health and Safety

• Contribute to risk assessments and safe working practices
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures while actively participating in the efforts to create and maintain a zero‑harm workplace culture
• Challenge non‑compliant employees on safety policies and procedures; report to senior management if necessary
• Attend safety training courses as required

Continuous Improvement

• Actively seek out and identify continuous improvement opportunities

Collaboration

• Liaise with relevant departments as required
• Actively participate in cross‑function projects to ensure goals are achieved and solutions implemented
• Manufacturing engineering is a support activity to production operations; this role will be a mix of office and shop‑floor based

People

• Work effectively as part of a team or using own initiative in a busy manufacturing environment
• Actively engage in discussions and openly support team decisions

We Offer a Range Of Benefits That Include

• Salary sacrifice‑led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• 25 days holiday per annum
• Holiday purchase scheme enabling employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
• Competitive employee discounts platform providing discounts with leading brands and retailers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family‑friendly benefits
• Company sick pay
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity

At Teledyne, we believe that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion mean Opportunity – the opportunity to cherish and celebrate the value of diversity, to bring our full and authentic selves to work and to feel fully involved and respected – and we are committed to this journey.