Manufacturing Engineer

Senior plc; Pennington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension and life assurance

Free on-site car parking

Career and development opportunities

34 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Reward and recognition

Job summary

Senior plc, via its Lymington Precision Engineers unit, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in the UK to develop and optimise precision manufacturing processes for high-integrity components. You will work with CNC programmers, inspectors and teams to ensure safe, efficient, right-first-time production in defence and nuclear-relevant sectors.

The role emphasizes process control, root-cause analysis and cost reduction, with responsibilities spanning from design concept through to high-volume

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/degree in ManufacturingEngineering or related discipline.
• Experience in precision manufacturing environments with high-integrity parts.
• Lean, Six Sigma or APQP qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain manufacturing methods and control docs.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to shop floor and resolve issues.
• Support NPI, review drawings, tolerances and manufacturability.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Work with CNC programmers, machinists and inspectors to optimise processes.
• Maintain traceability of materials, processes and inspection evidence.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

CNC machining

Geometric tolerancing

Process control

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND/degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP

CAD/CAM

Quality management systems

Job description

Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 20 operations in 10 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, and land vehicle and power & energy markets.

We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Who is Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers

Lymington Precision Engineers (LPE) is a Senior Flexonics Group company, and is aleading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies and kit sets for the Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Defence, Land and Sea Systems, Nuclear and Marine industries and emerging markets.

We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture extremely complicated components and assemblies utilising state of the art equipment and facilities.

We are an AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company and offer a fully engineered solution, from design concept through to high volume manufacture, to supply a range of world class products to our customers.

We evaluate every part of our customers’ requirements which enables us to provide a truly bespoke high-quality solution that delivers real value.

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer - What does the job involve?

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, improving and supporting robust manufacturing processes within a high-precision engineering environment. The role will support the manufacture of complex, high-integrity components and assemblies for demanding customers in the nuclear submarine, defence, aerospace and wider safety-critical sectors.

The successful candidate will work closely with production, quality, inspection, planning, supply chain and customer-facing teams to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, right first time and in accordance with customer, regulatory and quality requirements.

Hours of work: 39 hours per week.

Dayshift - Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm with 30-minute unpaid break for lunch and Friday 8.00am to 1.00pm

Manufacturing Engineer - What will my responsibilities include?’

• Develop, implement and maintain manufacturing methods, routings, work instructions and process control documentation for precision-machined components and assemblies.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to the shop floor, resolving manufacturing issues, non-conformances, bottlenecks and process variation.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including review of drawings, specifications, tolerances, materials, tooling, fixtures, inspection requirements and manufacturability.
• Define and improve methods of manufacture to meet customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using appropriate tools such as root cause analysis, 8D, PFMEA, control plans, capability studies, 5S/6S, Kaizen and value stream mapping.
• Design, specify or support the introduction of jigs, fixtures, tooling, gauges and production aids to improve repeatability, safety and productivity.
• Work with CNC programmers, machinists and inspection personnel to optimise machining processes, cycle times, tool life, set-up methods and right-first-time performance.
• Support First Article Inspection, process validation and production readiness activities for new or changed products.
• Maintain accurate technical records and ensure full traceability of materials, processes, concessions, changes and inspection evidence where required.
• Assist with customer, internal and third-party audits, ensuring manufacturing processes comply with applicable quality standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Identify and deliver cost-reduction, lead-time reduction and productivity improvement opportunities without compromising safety, quality or compliance.
• Promote a strong health, safety, quality and security culture appropriate to the manufacture of defence and nuclear-related components.

Manufacturing Engineer - What key skills and experience do I need?

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering or Process Engineering role within a precision engineering or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, milling, turning, grinding, fabrication, assembly or related manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, geometric tolerancing, customer specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience working in controlled quality environments such as ISO 9001, AS9100 / EN9100, or equivalent defence, aerospace or nuclear supply chain standards.
• Knowledge of process control, root cause analysis, corrective action and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting low-volume, high-complexity components, tight tolerances, specialist materials and safety-critical or high-integrity applications.
• Good working knowledge of inspection methods, calibration control, traceability and First Article Inspection principles.
• Competence with Microsoft Office and relevant business systems such as ERP/MRP, CAD/CAM, document control or quality management systems.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with machinists, inspectors, engineers, managers, suppliers and customers.
• Experience working within the defence, marine, nuclear, aerospace or other highly regulated sectors.
• Familiarity with customer requirements associated with Rolls-Royce nuclear submarine programmes, BAE Systems or other prime defence contractors.
• Knowledge of export control, security classification, configuration control and handling of sensitive technical information.
• Experience with advanced materials such as stainless steels, nickel alloys, titanium, aluminium, copper alloys or other specialist engineering materials.
• Experience supporting supplier development, subcontract manufacture, manufacturing readiness reviews or customer source inspection.

Manufacturing Engineer - What qualifications do I need?

• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or a related discipline.
• Equivalent practical experience in a precision manufacturing environment will also be considered.
• Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, PFMEA, auditing or quality-related qualifications would be advantageous.

Qualifications

Manufacturing Engineer - What qualifications will I need?

• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or a related discipline.
• Equivalent practical experience in a precision manufacturing environment will also be considered.
• Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, PFMEA, auditing or quality-related qualifications would be advantageous.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate must be able to satisfy all required security, right-to-work, confidentiality and export control requirements. The role may involve access to customer-controlled information, classified drawings, nuclear-related components or defence programme data, and therefore a disciplined approach to document control, information security and compliance is essential.

Some of the benefits you can expect if you are successful are:

• Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Career and development opportunities
• 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reward and recognition

LPE are an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.