Manufacturing Engineer: NPI & Process Optimization

MBDA Miissle System; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime: paid overtime

Flexi Leave: up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own manufacturing processes and equipment, driving improvements on production lines and developing new skills. The role involves translating design requirements into user instructions and coordinating with day-to-day operations in the facility.

You will work on industrial validation, manufacturing architecture, and design for manufacture, supporting existing lines and new product introductions, with opportunities to grow within MBDA and benefit from a

Qualifications

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Level 4 academic qualification (HNC, diploma, etc.)
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved
• Or Degree in a relevant subject.
• Must demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving and commitment to work to meet our delivery milestones.
• Have the ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions.
• Must be able to work within and contribute to a team environment.
• Awareness of digital communication platforms to work and communicate effectively within the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Support existing manufacturing lines and new product introduction
• Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, process proving activities etc.
• Management of configuration control by the embodiment of design modifications into the manufacturing documentation and industrial validation
• Support the non-conformance process
• Ensure products are produced with consideration to safety, efficiency and economic factors
• Assume the responsibilities for safe operating implementation for changed processes, including liaising with COSHH assessors, SHE and Human Factors
• Liaise with the design authority during the product prototype/development phase, to ensure optimised Design for Manufacture (DfM)
• Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions maintaining production BOMs
• Tooling development and control

Skills

Problem solving

Reading engineering drawings

Team work

Digital communication tools

Education

Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Electrical/Mechanical)

HNC/Diploma (Electrical/Mechanical)

NVQ Level 3 (Electrical/Mechanical)

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

MBDA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own manufacturing processes and equipment, driving improvements on production lines and developing new skills. The role involves translating design requirements into user instructions and coordinating with day-to-day operations in the facility.

You will work on industrial validation, manufacturing architecture, and design for manufacture, supporting existing lines and new product introductions, with opportunities to grow within MBDA and benefit from a