Manufacturing Engineer

Page Personnel; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation manufacturing sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive product design and production optimization. The role involves participating in the design reviews, analyzing manufacturing processes, and ensuring product compliance, while offering extensive benefits including hybrid work options and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Industry leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Salary sacrifice benefits scheme

Life Assurance

Enhanced family friendly policies

Annual share save schemes

Training and Development support

Corporate social responsibility activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong proactive approach to challenges.
• Experience with APQP & PPAP documentation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews during product introduction.
• Evaluate new product designs and log issues.
• Conduct make vs buy analysis on product designs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Lean principles

CAD software proficiency

Education

B.ENG in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering

HND gained through apprenticeship

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• You will be working for a key player in Aviation manufacturing.
• They are trusted partner for airlines seeking cutting-edge solutions.

About Our Client

The business is global manufacturer, interfacing with both the worlds biggest airlines and airframers alike. In Cwmbran they specialise solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets.

Job Description

• Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process making improvement suggestions
• Evaluate new product designs using 3D CAD model and mock-ups and log issues.
• Coordinate design or assembly/manufacture reviews and give feedback
• Conduct make vs buy analysis on new product designs and look for optimisation opportunities
• Calculate production capacity requirements based on customer's demand and identify production tooling and space requirements
• Produce APQP & PPAP documentation
• Prepare and lead PFMEA reviews
• Support the programme team in the delivery of milestones for key events such as PDR, CDR, Test Builds and PPAP
• Check accuracy of BOM against build requirements and communicate any discrepancies to the design team.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Manufacturing Engineer should have:

• A relevant qualification in engineering or a related discipline. (B.ENG in Mech or Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering or an HND gained through apprenticeship
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and lean principles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in using CAD software and other relevant tools.

What's on Offer

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)* Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.* Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.* Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme* 4 x Life Assurance* Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.* Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme* Annual share save schemes.* Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements* Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through their internal Training and Development Schools* Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talentPlease apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.