Manufacturing Engineer

CBSbutler; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is supporting a leading defence and aerospace organisation focused on advanced propulsion technologies. The Manufacturing Engineer will drive process improvements, develop manufacturing methods and lead capital projects from concept through to introduction.

Ideal candidates will have strong lean manufacturing experience, with exposure to ISO 9001, H&S culture and quality tools. Knowledge of EN9100/AS9100 or APQP processes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment as Manufacturing Engineer.
• Proficient with lean tools: VSM, 6S, Kanban, Kaizen.
• Experience in ISO 9001 and strong H&S culture.
• Knowledge of EN9100/AS9100 and ISO 14001 would be advantageous.
• Defence industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods, processes, and instructions for manufacture meeting safety, quality and productivity requirements.
• Design and implement machine/tooling modifications to optimise output.
• Deliver capital projects from concept to introduction.
• Address bottlenecks or issues with production and drive continuous improvement.
• Create SOPs and process control documents; maintain records and KPI monitoring.
• Work with Quality team to verify effectiveness of quality control systems.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

5S / 6S

Kaizen

Kanban

PFMEA

SPC

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

DoE

APQP

Job description

Join a world-class engineering team at the forefront of advanced propulsion technology!

We are a pioneering defence and aerospace organisation specialising in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance rocket motors and energetic systems. Our technologies power some of the most sophisticated platforms in operation today, supporting national security and allied capability around the globe.

The successful candidate will be part of the Operations department structure and is pivotal in solving manufacturing issues, improving processes and methods with manufacturing teams, driving change and continuous improvement!

Core Responsibilities: Manufacturing Engineer

• To provide & the develop suitable methods, processes, and instructions for the manufacture of products to meet requirements of safety, quality & productivity
• Designing and implementing machine / tooling modifications to optimise output
• Deliver capital projects from concept to introduction
• Addressing any bottlenecks or issues with production
• To design basic jigs & fixtures, test equipment & tooling as necessary
• Providing technical support, guidance, and training to others.
• Create standard operating procedures for technical tasks and process control documents
• Ensure safety requirements are understood and legal requirements are met
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Define and monitor KPI performance.
• Identifying and implementing cost reduction improvements.
• Working alongside the Quality team to verify effectiveness of quality control systems

Experience: Manufacturing Engineer

• Previous experience within a production environment in a Manufacturing Engineering role
• Previous experience in lean manufacturing tools and techniques, including, but not limited to; value stream mapping, 6S, KanBan, Kaizen, MRL, PFMEA and SPC
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering in an ISO 9001 environment
• Experience in project delivery and problem solving
• Experience of operating within a strong H&S Culture
• Experience of EN9100, AS9100, ISO 14001, 18001 would be an advantage
• Experience in the Defence Industry would be an advantage
• Experience utilising quality tools and Advanced Product Quality Planning techniques including, but not limited to; Capability studies, DoE, 8D, Lean Sigma, Control Plans, APQP