Manufacturing Engineer – 3-5 Axis Machining & Process Improvement

Morson Human Resources Limited; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in machining and manufacturing processes, ideally with experience across 3- and 5-axis machining, milling and grinding.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, improving and sustaining manufacturing processes, working closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to deliver improvements in safety, quality, cost and delivery.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing Engineering experience in a machining/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with 3-axis and/or 5-axis machining, milling and grinding.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience with PFMEA, process flow, risk assessment and problem solving.
• Experience designing or developing manufacturing tools, fixtures and aids.
• Ability to analyse manufacturing issues and implement effective root cause solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes using data and Lean methods.
• Support 3- and 5-axis machining, milling and grinding.
• Manage minor process changes resulting from ERNs and Engineering Release Notes.
• Identify and implement design improvements to improve manufacturability.
• Promote Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support PFMEA, process flow and risk assessment activities.
• Design, procure and validate tools, fixtures and manufacturing aids.
• Maintain and update routing and other configuration docs.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Provide technical support to Operations during customer visits.
• Mentor and train Operations staff and apprentices where appropriate.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Quality and Operations to resolve issues.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

3/5-axis machining

Lean Manufacturing

PFMEA & risk assessment

Designing tools & fixtures

Root cause analysis

Communication & stakeholders

Aerospace exposure (advantage)

Job description

Morson are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in machining and manufacturing processes, ideally with experience across 3- and 5-axis machining, milling and grinding.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, improving and sustaining manufacturing processes, working closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to deliver improvements in safety, quality, cost and delivery.