Manufacturing Engineer

Tatton Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tatton Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Bolton to join a World Class Defence Organisation. You will compile Manufacturing Instructions, design/commission tooling, and support validation through FMEA/FAI. Expect to drive changes while managing configuration control and SAP-based non-conformances.

Key tasks include interpreting drawings for build instructions and supporting sub-assembly to system-level builds, within a 37-hour week contract and a 12-month initial duration.

Qualifications

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship with Level 4 qualification.
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification.
• Degree in a relevant Engineering subject or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Compile and update Manufacturing Instructions.
• Design, commission and prove tooling for production.
• Support industrial validation with FMEA and FAI processes.
• Resolve technical manufacturing issues.
• Manage route card changes due to rework.
• Control design modifications in Manufacturing Instructions and SAP-based non-conformances.

Skills

Verification & validation

Design modifications

Commissioning

FMEA

Configuration control

Sub-assembly manufacturing

Electronic sub-assembly

Education

Engineering apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3)

HNC / diploma in Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering / Manufacturing

Engineering degree (relevant subject)

Tools

SAP

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer.

The department are looking for candidates with skills in the following: Verification & validation, design modifications, commissioning, FMEAs, configuration control, sub-assembly manufacturing.

Rate:£35.00 per hour

Location: Bolton

Contract: 37 Hours per week

Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’

Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Manufacturing Engineer Job Description:

• Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions.
• Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling.
• Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc.
• Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process.
• Route card changes as a result or rework activities.
• Management of Configuration Control by the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions.
• Support to the Non Conformance Process using SAP.

Skills / Experience:

• Verification & validation
• Design modifications
• COMMISSIONING
• FMEA’s
• Configuration control
• Sub-assembly manufacturing
• Industrial Validation through the use of FMEA’s, translating design requirements, interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions. Management of Configuration control by the embodiment of Design Modifications,
• Have the ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions for both Skilled and Semi-Skilled operators.
• Have experience of Electronic Sub Assembly manufacture through to System level builds.
• Have experience and knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems.
• Must be able to work within and contribute to a team environment.
• Recognise and understand customer requirements, and respond to them.

Qualifications Required:

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)AND
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 4 academic qualification (HNC, diploma, etc.)AND
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achievedOR
• Degree in a relevant Engineering subject