Manufacturing Engineer

MBDA UK; Henlow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Overtime available

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

On-site parking

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA UK at Henlow is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own and improve processes and equipment on the production lines, translating design requirements into actionable instructions for manufacturing build and capability expansion.

The opportunity involves coordinating daily support to operations on on-site lines, growing knowledge in manufacturing and developing industrial validation activities along with safety and efficiency focus. Salary is around £43,500 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Degree in relevant Engineering subject is acceptable
• Proactive problem solving and ability to meet delivery milestones
• Interpret design drawings to produce Manufacturing Build Instructions

Responsibilities

• Support development and production manufacturing lines; translate design requirements into actionable instructions.
• Coordinate day-to-day support to operations in the facility.
• Assist with industrial validation, process proofs and change control.
• Ensure safety, efficiency and cost considerations are reflected in processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpreting design drawings

Teamwork

Digital communication tools

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Craft Apprenticeship

HNC or Engineering degree

Tools

FMEA

Manufacturing documentation tools

Job description

Fantastic opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing engineering processes and equipment to make improvements to production whilst developing new skills and techniques Salary: Circa £43,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity: An opportunity has arisen on the development / production manufacturing lines, for a support engineer who would be responsible for translating design requirements into user instructions including the development of the project manufacturing architecture. You will coordinate the day to day support to the operations staff within the manufacturing facility. The opportunity also allows you to grow your knowledge within manufacturing as part of our development into future opportunities. Industrial Validation, manufacturing architecture and factory of the future principles are some of the work packages that provide stretched objectives for such growth.

Working with the Principal Engineer, you will be working on multiple projects, responsible for manufacturing problem identification and resolution: Support existing manufacturing lines and new product introduction Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, process proving activities etc. Management of configuration control by the embodiment of design modifications into the manufacturing documentation and industrial validation Support the non-conformance process Ensure products are produced with consideration to safety, efficiency and economic factors Assume the responsibilities for safe operating implementation for changed processes, including liaising with COSHH assessors, SHE and human factors Liaise with the design authority during the product prototype/development phase, to ensure optimised Design for Manufacture (DfM) Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions maintaining production BOMs Tooling development and control

What we're looking for from you:

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 and Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject OR Degree in relevant Engineering subject
• Must demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving and commitment to work to meet our delivery milestones.
• Have the ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions.
• Must be able to work within and contribute to a team environment.
• Awareness of digital communication platforms to work and communicate effectively within the workplace

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets. Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.