Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative client in the avionics sector is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in Bristol. This role involves a hands-on approach to support the manufacturing and assembly of cutting-edge aircraft. You will be the main point of contact for Manufacturing Engineering, guiding products from prototype to full-scale production. Your responsibilities will include fixture design, documenting build processes, and coordinating with engineers to resolve issues. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will directly impact the success of the builds. If you are passionate about aviation and have a knack for problem-solving, this role could be your next big step!

Qualifications

• Experience with fixture design and hands-on assembly processes.
• Strong documentation and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and build processes for aircraft.
• Document issues and coordinate fixes with engineering teams.

Skills

Fixture Design

Hands-on Assembly

Problem Solving

Documentation Skills

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

Job description

Job Description

A Bristol based Next Gen Avionics client has an OUTSIDE IR35 contract opportunity to support with the manufacturing and build of their next aircraft. The position involves:

1. Working on fixture design - can use SolidWorks.
2. Specifically holding assemblies and fixtures.
3. Guiding products from the prototype stage to full-scale production (NPI).
4. Production work downstream.
5. Product work instructions.
6. Observing builds and documenting, communicating, and chasing resolutions of lessons learnt.

Examples of tasks include becoming more hands-on with the build process and being the main point of contact for Manufacturing Engineering in the assembly of Beta. This will involve the following:

1. Capturing all the issues during each stage of the builds in BETA.
2. Being present, supporting the builds, and being involved/hands-on (where safety allows).
3. Capturing issues in an Excel sheet.
4. Reviewing these weekly.
5. Arranging fixes for issues if this is holding up builds.
6. Building documentation.
7. As part of the OK to build reviews, ensuring all documents are ready; we have seen issues with builds where instructions aren’t complete.
8. Being the go-to person who coordinates with engineers or the correct personnel needed to address issues, including walking upstairs to get someone, finding equipment/tools, calling people on Teams, and arranging time for engineers to be present.
9. Weekly reporting on your work and planning for the following week.
10. Documenting the number of risks found, number of risks mitigated, and how.
11. Supporting the wider ME team when requested.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV if this could be of interest. The client can interview from the 17/02/2025.