Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

Omega Resource Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de génie aérospatial de premier plan recherche un Lead Manufacturing Engineer axé sur le développement de composants aérospatiaux en composites. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience des matériaux composites, une expertise en moulage par transfert de résine et une formation pertinente. Ce rôle impliquera également la direction d'une petite équipe d'ingénieurs de fabrication et la responsabilité de l'amélioration des processus de fabrication.

Qualifications

• Forte expérience en fabrication de composites et moulage par transfert de résine.
• Compréhension des statistiques d'ingénierie.
• Capacité à influencer les parties prenantes à tous les niveaux.

Responsibilities

• Auteur et approuve les processus et spécifications de fabrication.
• Dirige les projets liés aux composites.
• Forme et soutient les opérateurs de fabrication.

Skills

Manufacturing

Leadership

Composite materials

CAD software

Engineering statistics

Education

BSc/MSc/HND or Level 6 equivalent

Job description

Lead Manufacturing Engineering (Composites)

Location: Gloucestershire

Type: Permanent position

Industry: Aerospace/Advanced Manufacturing

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading aerospace engineering company as a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, focusing on the development of aerospace components made from composites.

As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you should have a strong understanding of composite materials and their properties, along with a solid manufacturing background, including process development and manufacturability improvements.

You should demonstrate significant experience with composite materials, with expertise in carbon composites being highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Author and approve manufacturing processes and specifications.
• Lead projects related to carbon composite and resin transfer molding processes (team of 3).
• Provide leadership, support, and motivation to a small but growing team of manufacturing engineers.
• Lead root cause analysis activities across manufacturing processes.
• Develop production techniques from raw materials to finished products.
• Review and approve manufacturing work instructions.
• Train and support manufacturing operatives, especially during SOP updates.
• Establish control plans and data collection methods for monitoring critical process variables.
• Sign off on business procedures and documentation.
• Contribute to improvements in manufacturing metrics such as throughput, yield, cycle time, and defect rates.

Candidate Background

• Strong experience in carbon composite manufacturing, resin transfer molding, and NDT techniques.
• BSc/MSc/HND or Level 6 equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Understanding of engineering statistics.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency with CAD software.
• Knowledge of 3D printing from CAD models and part production.

For more information, please contact Lee Powell at [phone number] or send your CV to [URL].

Suitable candidates may include Manufacturing Engineers, Senior Manufacturing Engineers, Production Engineers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Team Leaders, Continuous Improvement Engineers, Composite Designers, and Research Engineers.

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