Manufacturing Engineer

Ultra PCS; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday (185hrs) with buy/sell

Life assurance 4x annual salary

Flexible benefits package

Funded health benefits

Pension up to 8% employer

Team events

Job summary

Ultra PCS seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Cheltenham to join our defence and aerospace manufacturing team. You will craft and maintain manufacturing docs, ensure quality through repeatable processes, and lead NPI transitions from engineering into operations.

Collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams will be key. Ideal candidates have AS9145 experience, DFMA/DFMAT knowledge, and strong planning skills, with a background in MRP/ERP systems and Lean Six Sigma qualifications.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to generate clear documentation.
• Self-driven with ability to monitor own performance and meet deadlines.
• Effective planning and organisational capabilities.
• Experience in supporting AS9145 within an AS9100 organisation; ME engagement with NPI.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacture and Test (DFMAT) and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation for new and existing products.
• Ensure product and process quality through repeatable, reproducible manufacturing processes.
• Lead NPI transition from engineering to operations and contribute to supplier selection.
• Define production requirements for NPI and provide business case justifications.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency through workflow planning, tooling, and layout.

Skills

Good communication

Self-driven

Planning & organising

AS9145 experience

DFMAT

MRP/ERP systems

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma qualification

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

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 are at the heart of our success, which is why 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, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Eaton MSD Cheltenham are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Creation and maintenance of manufacturing documentation for all new and existing products.
• Assures product and process quality and control by designing repeatable and reproducible manufacturing processes.
• Experience in supporting AS9145 (APQP + PPAP) within an AS9100 organisation. Leading ME engagement with the NPI team
• In depth knowledge of the design, make, prove interface role and Design for Manufacture and Test (DFMAT)
• Leading NPI transition from Engineering development into operations
• An understanding of Project management and Supply Chain principles, practices and processes
• Evaluate existing and new manufacturing processes and products using PFMEA and implement solutions to mitigate potential risks
• Contribute to bid preparations which would include estimation of labour standards and potentially estimation of some materials, plant and tooling.
• Ability to define production requirements as part of NPI and provide financial business case justification for selected build and test strategies
• Actively participate in supplier selection in conjunction with procurement and Design team, ensuring the most cost-effective solution on make / buy is taken
• Design and manage the manufacturing tooling required to support efficient product assembly in a repeatable and efficient manner
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by planning process workflow, defining space requirements, manufacturing tools, plant and layout
• Provides manufacturing support to RCCA, FRACAS and MRB’s to contain and reduce defects and improve FPY; includes working with suppliers to reduce non-conformances, feeding back in to Engineering Design Teams where appropriate
• Review the costs of the manufacture of existing products and formulate action plans for cost effective redesign
• Support a high performing team and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external suppliers/customer and other members of staff
• Able to integrate new techniques and tooling technologies, aligned to the NPI process, including automation of current processes

Required Skills and Experience

• Good communication skills demonstrated both verbally and in the generation of documentation
• Self-driven and able to monitor own performance effectively to ensure commitments and deadlines are met
• Effective planning and organising capabilities
• Experience in supporting AS9145 within an AS9100 organisation. Leading ME engagement with the NPI team
• In depth knowledge of the design, make, prove interface role and Design for Manufacture and Test (DFMAT)
• Thorough understanding of MRP/ERP systems
• HNC/HND in Engineering subject
• Qualification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma

Benefits

• Flexible working within core working hours
• 25 days holiday (185hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37hrs) plus bank holidays
• 4 times annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Funded health benefits
• Pension Scheme – up to 8% employer contributions
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

You couldn't be joining the team and Eaton MSD Cheltenham at a more exciting time.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.