Manufacturing Engineer

Certain Advantage; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Controller in Aberystwyth. This role involves solving technical issues, supporting production teams, and achieving operational excellence. Candidates should have a background in Manufacturing Engineering, with experience in CATIA and SAP being advantageous. The contract is for 12 months with a pay rate of up to £36/hr, onsite.

Qualifications

• Background in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Previous experience in a technical role using CATIA & SAP would be an advantage.
• Basic level of understanding of the Aircraft build philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyse & solve recurrent technical issues.
• Provide support within the production team.
• Achieve operational process adherence and continuous improvement.
• Support capacity management.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

CATIA

SAP

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Controller — Pay Rate: Up to £36/hr Umbrella (plus 20% uplift). Contract: 12 months, onsite, based in Broughton. Certain Advantage is hiring for a Manufacturing Controller.

The company: We are working with an aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and delivers aircraft, helicopters, and space systems. It is one of the world\'s largest commercial plane makers and a key supplier to both civil and military aviation markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyse & solve recurrent technical issues not directly manageable by the operators & First Line Manager (FLM).
• Provide a view at shop floor level within the production team.
• Accompany to production team.
• Achieve optimum of effort and work results through planning, production control and management of products and the design of processes.
• Achieve the expected Industrial Excellence targets within area by ensuring adherence and continuous improvement of operational process.
• Perform work order management for out of cycle work.
• Escalate recurrent issues & request support to the Work Prep, Maintenance, MAP & Outstanding Work support functions roles, if not manageable at level 1.
• Support capacity management: anticipate capacity fluctuation to cover changes in the PLC (product life cycle situation) and grow competence.

Candidate profile / Qualifications

• Background in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Previous experience in a technical role using CATIA & SAP would be an advantage.
• Basic level of understanding of the Aircraft build philosophy.
• Daily / on-shift line side support to manage technical issues & continuous improvement: missing parts, non-conformities, concessions if applicable, outstanding work, maintenance, jigs & tools.

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