Manufacturing Engineer

GE Renewable Energy; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gloucester is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production processes and support ongoing manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate should have experience in manufacturing and knowledge of Lean methodologies, with responsibilities including the creation of work instructions and resolving engineering challenges. Flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Non-contributory pension

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Desirable HNC Level 4 with experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies required.

Responsibilities

• Resolve manufacturing issues in a mixed skill-set team.
• Create manufacturing work instructions aligned with specifications.
• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.

Skills

Problem-solving methodology

Communication

Data analysis

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC Level 4 in manufacturing or engineering

Tools

3D Catia

2D AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

In this role you will be part of the Production Manufacturing Engineering team. The Manufacturing Engineering team provide technical support to the ongoing manufacture of composite Dowty Propeller Systems and provide technical support and solutions to the Repair and Overhaul side of the business. With a focus on improving production processes, leading problem solving and ensuring procedural compliance, you will help by maintaining a rigorous approach to regulatory process as well as continually developing parts, process and design whilst ensuring design intent. As a central figure in the manufacturing environment, you will work closely with a broad range of internal stakeholders across planning, operations, quality, and engineering to maintain fast paced manufacture of an airworthy product.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a diverse, mixed skill-set team in a self-motivated, pragmatic manner to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Present data driven solutions to manufacturing engineering problems following structured Lean and problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma, Red X, 8D, Lean).
• Create and develop production techniques from raw material to finished product placing Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost (SQDC) at the centre of all decisions.
• Author and iteratively improve clear and concise manufacturing work instructions that align with technical specifications.
• Provide training and support to manufacturing operatives to support changes in work instructions and manufacturing techniques.
• Create and develop manufacturing data collection and process records.
• Define and maintain equipment and part lists inclusive of spare part requirements for shop floor tooling in-line with manufacturing safety documentation.
• Lead and support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities across the business and represent the ME team in wider forums.
• Proactively suggest and develop new technology initiatives to fixtures, tooling, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes.
• Utilise statistical techniques to analyse production data, looking for significant trends to identify production issues.
• Develop and authorise product salvage/rework instructions.
• Actively contribute to the achievement of year-on-year improvements in key manufacturing metrics such as TAT, Yield, Cycle Time & Defects-Per-Unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 with awareness of Manufacturing Engineering within an assembly and/or composite manufacturing environment.
• Desirable: HNC Level 4 in a manufacturing or engineering discipline with some proven experience as Manufacturing Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of a problem-solving methodology (Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, PPS, RedX).
• Knowledge of health & safety (H&S) regulations and means of compliance.
• Familiarity with, and ability to interpret, technical engineering drawings, BOMs and technical specifications.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written communication.
• Experience of creating and maintaining work instructions within composite manufacturing.
• Experience of configuration control.
• Experience with 3D Catia, 2D AutoCAD and/or another CAD package.
• Previous responsibility for the upkeep and development of fixtures, tooling, and equipment.
• Experience in working within a highly regulated manufacturing industry (preferably Aviation but not essential).

Benefits

• Flexible Working arrangements where possible.
• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security

Security Clearance BPSS baseline personnel security standard is required and must be maintained for this role. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. See the BPSS details for requirements.