Manufacturing Engineer

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to manage technical aspects of PCBA. This role involves supporting Continuous Improvement activities, developing manufacturing processes, and ensuring optimized design for manufacture. Suitable candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in Circuit Card Manufacturing. This position offers competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Circuit Card Manufacturing required.
• Knowledge of PCBA processes and technologies essential.
• Strong background in engineering principles necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle technical aspects of PCBA.
• Support Continuous Improvement activities.
• Develop manufacturing methods and processes for production.
• Manage design changes and BOMs.

Skills

Circuit Card Manufacturing

PCBA processes

Continuous Improvement

Design for Manufacture (DfM)

Education

BEng/BSc in relevant Engineering/Technical Degree

HNC or equivalent

Technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has become available within the Engineering function at the Manufacturing, Prototype, and Development facility.

Salary: Circa £43,500 depending on experience

Hybrid working: 4/5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance:

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team, after the offer stage.

What we offer:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based, varies annually)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more on site

The role:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will handle technical aspects of PCBA, working on low volume high mix early development PCBA, maturing designs for transition to serial production, and medium volume low mix production PCBA.

This role offers growth opportunities within manufacturing, focusing on development into future areas such as Industrial Validation, manufacturing architecture, and factory of the future principles.

You will work on multiple projects and tasks, including:

• Supporting Continuous Improvement activities
• Supporting the Non-Conformance Process
• Interfacing with design authority during prototype/development to ensure optimized Design for Manufacture (DfM)
• Developing manufacturing methods, processes, and equipment for robust production
• Building relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
• Writing and reviewing manufacturing instructions
• Managing design changes and BOMs
• Resolving shop floor issues
• Performing PFMEAs

Requirements:

• Technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21
• HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject
• BEng/BSc in relevant Engineering/Technical Degree
• Experience in Circuit Card Manufacturing
• Knowledge of PCBA processes and technologies

About us:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces worldwide. We value diversity and encourage applicants to request support or adjustments during recruitment.

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