Manufacturing Development Engineer

Paul Elzinga Promotions; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Christchurch is seeking a Manufacturing Development Engineer to enhance production efficiency. The role involves managing new product introductions and ensuring compliance with quality systems. Ideal candidates will have HND/HNC in Electronic Engineering, strong hardware design skills, and proficiency in relevant software tools like Python. The company offers a hybrid working model, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Bonus Scheme

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Competence in electronic/pneumatic engineering and electrical/mechanical assembly techniques.
• Experience in hardware design/build and software programming.
• Good knowledge of electronic circuits and systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems.
• Implement improvements for effective production techniques.
• Manage new product introductions into production.

Skills

Electronic engineering knowledge

Software programming skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience with electronic test instruments

Ability to develop automated test sequences

Education

HND/HNC Electronic Engineering

Tools

GPIB

Python

Labwindows CVI

Job description

We are looking for a Manufacturing Development Engineer to join our Christchurch Team!

As a Manufacturing Development Engineer, you will remain within operating budgets and achieve cost effectiveness where possible. Able to carry out all activities in a disciplined and professional manner. Prepare for, attend, actively and contribute to, and complete actions from Company/Department/Cell meetings and improvement initiatives as required.

Location: Christchurch UK

We Take Care of Our People

Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) Paid Time Off Retirement with Employer Match Health and Wellness Benefits Learning and Development Opportunities Competitive Pay Bonus Scheme Recognition Employee Stock Purchase Plan Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Comply with all Company and personal Health and Safety requirements.
• Comply with the requirements defined by the Quality Management System
• In line with Company objectives and requirements: Implement improvements and develop effective production techniques to continually improve the processes and mitigate risks from poor design, build, and test.
• Ensure that any method or system produced is fully documented and specified.
• Provide an active and effective interface with Engineering to facilitate full manufacturability and testability related input to the integrated design and development process to optimise the manufacturing quality to cost balance.
• Manage the introduction of new products into production ensuring that opportunities to remove all manufacturability issues are identified and actioned before full-time production commences and to mitigate risks from design oversights.
• Liaise with all necessary parties to develop test schedules and hardware, and process documents necessary to embody quality in production units.
• Ensure risk mitigation plans are developed and effective manufacturing methods are gained from closed loop lessons learned and manufacturing learning curve progression.

What You Bring

• HND/HNC Electronic Engineering and/or Engineering Apprenticeship or relevant experience in electronic / pneumatic engineering, electrical / mechanical assembly techniques, and the ability to demonstrate competence to successfully carry out the requirements of the role.
• Possess hardware design/build and software programming skills.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and experience in GPIB, Python and Labwindows CVI would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of electronic circuits and systems. Experience with electronic test instruments such as DMMs, switch matrices, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, loads, etc.
• Experience translating test procedure documents into automated test sequences.

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution Division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.