Manufacturing Engineer

Auxitrol Weston; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Farnborough is seeking an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes and provide technical assistance. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, strong mechanical knowledge, and expertise in lean manufacturing techniques. This full-time position supports the day-to-day manufacturing processes and aims for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years proven experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of AS9100.
• PPAP & APQP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple streams of work and prioritize tasks.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical assistance and resolve product issues.

Skills

Lean manufacturing techniques

Mechanical knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

HND or above in Engineering Discipline

Degree in mechanical/production engineering (Desirable)

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – 9 Months Fixed term

Who are we:

Auxitrol Weston Operating Unit (OU) consists of 3 manufacturing plants, Auxitrol SAS (France), Weston Aerospace Ltd (UK), Auxitrol Weston (Mexico), with 3 R&D departments in France, UK and Norwich Aero Products Inc (US) along with 3 repair capabilities in France, UK & Singapore.

Weston Aerospace Ltd has approximately 175 employees at Farnborough whose responsibilities are to design and manufacture temperature, speed and pressure sensors for gas turbine and airframe applications.
We have another smaller manufacturing site dedicated to analogue indicators, based in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire with 16 employees.

Role & Job Summary:

Location: Farnborough

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Experienced Manufacturing / Process Engineer with Operational and Engineering background. This role will support the day-to-day manufacturingand ensure that all processes function efficiently and produce repeatable results as well as continuous improvement activities.

Driving / Championing the Core Value Drivers through Team Performance (3 P’s)
– Value Based Pricing
– Profitable New Business
– Productivity

Primary Responsibilities

– Accountability, ability to manage multiple streams of work and prioritise according to business needs.
– Ability to develop and optimise existing and new processes
– Providing technical assistance to other departments in the resolution of any problems on existing products
– Continually working to improve the manufacture of products to eliminate both rework and scrap.
– Proactive and systematic problem solving skills to enable route cause analysis of issues
– Working closely with production operators, process technicians and quality to determine product and process improvements
– Must be able to design and develop tooling to enable the assemble and manufacture of products
– Updating as required to BOM’s/Routings on the Company’s ERP system (LN)
– Preparing and updating new or existing manufacturing documentation
– Creating process specifications and material purchase specifications
– Provide justification for identified product and process improvements to enable capital expenditure
– Generating capital authorisation requests for plant and tooling
– Providing on-going support to the Development Technicians, Productions Operators and processes to ensure economic manufacturing to the correct build standard and process control.
– Applying knowledge and skill to assist in the introduction of new technology in order to improve quality and productivity
– Working with the Product Engineers and other team members on project plans and performing assigned tasks
– Contributing as required to the preparation of technical proposals to customers for further work
– Liaising with Engineering and other Departments to produce cost estimates for new product designs.
– Identifying risks and developing strategies to mitigate them. Generate and maintain PFMEA’s
– Create and deliver presentations / toolbox talks to other employees, customers and suppliers

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

Essential

– Minimum 5 years provenexperience in a similar role that encompasses the above responsibilities
– Understanding and experience of lean manufacturing techniques
– Demonstrated background of product and process improvement
– Mechanical / Electronic knowledge
– Communication skills (oral and written)
– Understanding of AS9100
– Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) intermediate level
– Understanding of PPAP & APQP
– Continuous Improvement Competent level

Skills

– HND or above in Engineering Discipline
– Strong analytical skills
– Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience, preferably 3D
– Uses quality tools, PFMEA’s, Control Plans, Six Sigma etc

Desirable

– Degree in mechanical/production engineering or an HNC/HND

Competencies

– Customer Focus: knows how and understand the needs of internal and external customers. Is result oriented and works hard to consistently provide exceptional service.
– Ethics and Values: adheres to an effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in accordance.
– Integrity and Trust: widely trusted and seen as direct and truthful.
– Values Diversity: supports fair and equal treatment of all
– Problem Solving: Looks beyond the obvious to find effective solutions.
– Functional technical skills: possesses the skills to be effective in the job and has the skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment
– Listening: practices active and attentive listening, able to hear others.
– Action orientated: full on energy, willing to take action.
– Composure: cool under pressure, not knocked off balance by the unexpected is a settling influence.
– Strives for results and accountability – Sets high but achievable standards for self and others. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and outcomes. Constantly reviews performance to identify areas to develop. Aware of customer needs. Professional approach to customers. Is reliable and delivers on promises.
– Teamwork and communication – Encourages co-operation. Aware of the needs of others and responds flexibly. Shares information and supports other team members. Help to develop others. Prioritises team goals over individual goals. Energetic and collaborative.
– Initiative, independence, flexibility and adaptability – Able to work things out without having to be shown. Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness. Able to spot and implement opportunities for improving situations. Learns new things on own initiative. Responds positively to change and adapts quickly. Takes on a diverse range of tasks equally and effectively. Learns new tasks rapidly. Responds quickly and appropriately. Deals with changing priorities.
– Self-confidence and resilience – Rises to a challenge with good humour. Stays calm in a crisis. Handles competing demands. Recovers from setbacks. Welcomes and learns from criticism.