Manufacturing Engineer

AMETEK; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace servicing company is looking for an engineer to drive product development and efficiency improvements in component overhaul processes. The role includes technical evaluations, team training, and maintaining high standards of compliance with industry regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant engineering degree and strong communication skills to collaborate across functions.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of industry regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development projects with timelines and budgets.
• Conduct technical evaluations for aircraft component repairs.
• Design and upgrade tooling within set specifications.

Skills

Technical drawings understanding

Industry standards knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project planning skills

IT skills (MS Office and CAD)

Team player

Education

Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace engineering

Tools

MS Office

CAD

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• Determine the repair & overhaul processes required to achieve workshop goals according to product specification.
• Work with operations to identify issues and opportunities; recommends solutions or enhancements.
• Plans and design methods to improve efficiency, trains employees on new processes and methods.
• Improve equipment availability and capability by utilizing continuous improvement tools and working cross functionally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

New Product Development (NPD):

• Undertake technical evaluation of the repair and overhaul of aircraft components and associated systems to deliver engineering solutions to the workshop.
• Reverse engineering of component assembly
• Develop, evaluate and approve alternative equivalent tooling designs
• Lead and/or support New Product Development (NPD) projects to deliver on time to budget
• Reverse engineering of component assemblies
• Produce detailed design documentation, drawings, and analysis to support project development.
• NPI - Support the creation of technical procedures for workshop guidance and the handover process from engineering to operations.
• Provide technical support during equipment breakdowns or non-conformances, including troubleshooting and root cause investigations,
• Oversee the maintenance of internal technical records
• Design and/or upgrade of tooling and equipment within budget, capable of meeting component test specification parameters.
• Using industrial engineering methods to identify process standard hours and opportunities for improvement

Other Responsibilities:

• Support OpEx and change management initiatives at department, function and business levels. (Kaizens, GEMBA, 5S)

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of technical drawings and documentation
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations, including AS9100, CAA/EASA & FAA Part 145 and Part 21G
• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical. Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken), able to build relationship at all levels, communicate technical information to different audiences and navigate cultural differences.
• Good organisation skills with a good eye for detail, able to manage own workload to meet deadlines, in a fast-paced and changeable environment.
• Strong organisational and project planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and innovative in approach.
• Focused on cost efficiency and working within set budgets.
• Good IT skills across MS Office and CAD, able to learn other company systems quickly
• Proactive team player, methodical in approach to work, able to streamline processes

About Us:

AEM Limited has been Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for more than 60 years. The company has a solid reputation in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators and airframe manufacturers. Conducting business from three sites in the United Kingdom,AEM offers specialist services for in excess of 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment.