Manufacturing Engineer

Ultra Electronics Group; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Precision Control Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead product delivery and process improvements in a dynamic environment. The role requires cradle-to-grave responsibility for electro-mechanical product assembly, repair, and testing, ensuring quality and efficiency. This position offers flexible working options and values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell days

Life assurance at four times your annual salary

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Sports and social clubs

Qualifications

• Experience supporting AS9145 within an AS9100 organization.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience manufacturing electromechanical products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute key activities for product delivery and process improvements.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation.
• Evaluate existing and new manufacturing processes.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organization

Self-motivated

Proactive

Continuous Improvement

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 8 Days Ago

Job requisition id: REQ-9975

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts is at the heart of our success, and we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems by providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions are found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, civil aircraft, and unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimized to support the unique challenges of dismounted soldiers. We help ensure our customers reach their destinations safely, achieve their objectives, and keep returning.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we consider various working options to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid home/office working, flexible hours, and part/full-time employment. Our 'innovating' and 'empowering' values drive us. We welcome new ways of working and trust our people to get the job done, recognizing that our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead, manage, and execute key activities contributing to product delivery, process improvements, and RCCA both internally and in the supply chain. Ensuring Manufacturing Services meet customer expectations on time, within budget, and with the right quality level. You will be part of a team of Manufacturing Engineers reporting to a Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will have cradle-to-grave manufacturing responsibility for the assembly, repair, and testing of electro-mechanical products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation for all products, ensuring staff are equipped with processes and procedures to meet customer expectations with high quality and low cost.
• Ensure product and process quality through designing repeatable and reproducible manufacturing processes, establishing standards, and verifying processes with support from Cell Support Engineers and Operators.
• Add value and reduce waste by managing material workflow from supplier to customer, including supplier capability assessments via audits and process development.
• Evaluate existing and new manufacturing processes and products using PFMEA, implementing solutions to mitigate risks.
• Contribute to bid preparation, estimating labor standards and potentially materials, plant, and tooling costs.
• Work with Engineering on new product development and introduction, ensuring manufacturability within design constraints, and considering full product lifecycle costs.
• Utilize PFMEA within design and manufacturing cycles, establishing controls to ensure fail-proof production processes.
• Participate in supplier selection alongside procurement and Design teams, ensuring cost-effective make/buy decisions.
• Design and manage manufacturing tooling to support efficient, repeatable assembly.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by planning workflows, space, tools, and layout.
• Support RCCA, FRACAS, and MRB activities to reduce defects and improve FPY, working with suppliers to address non-conformances.
• Review costs of existing products and develop actions for cost-effective redesign.
• Define standard manufacturing parameters and ensure process capability assessment before production.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

Essential Skills:

• Experience supporting AS9145 within an AS9100 organization.
• Knowledge of design, make, prove interface roles, and Design for Manufacture and Test (DFMAT).
• Ability to define production requirements for NPI and justify build/test strategies financially.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and documentation.
• Self-motivated with effective performance monitoring.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Experience manufacturing electromechanical products.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods for mechanical and PCB/PCBA assemblies.
• Understanding of manufacturing tools and techniques in low-volume/high-complexity environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems.
• Hands-on attitude, proactive, energetic, and eager for continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with NPI implementation from concept to production.

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND in Engineering or related field as a minimum.
• Degree in Engineering or Science discipline or equivalent.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certifications.
• Knowledge of IFS and TeamCenter is advantageous.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with aerospace standards (EASA Part 21, Part 145, AS9100).
• Experience in Assembly Process Engineering and Factory Simulation.
• Knowledge of CAD for tooling design.
• Strategic thinker with effective communication and innovation skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff in Lean disciplines.
• Experience embedding NPI and process engineering solutions (DFM, Control Plans, PFMEAs, etc.) within the AS9145 framework.
• Understanding of project management and supply chain principles.

Benefits: We offer flexible employee benefits and career development opportunities, including:

• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell days and bank holidays.
• Life assurance at four times your annual salary.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions based on service length.
• Sports and social clubs.
• Supportive working environment with team events.

If interested, please follow the application process.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions and be prepared for UK National Security Vetting.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS values diversity, inclusion, and equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other statuses.

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