Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcoa Europe, Exeter, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to build a foundation in manufacturing engineering with a focus on robotics and automation. The role supports high‑value production by programming robots and developing tooling to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

You will work on a swing‑shift rotation, use CAD/NX CAM, read engineering drawings, and collaborate with Senior MEs on capital projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
• Good understanding of tooling, fixture design and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in CAD; Siemens NX an advantage.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• High level of computer literacy (Word/Excel/Project).
• Good judgment and decision making.
• Communication and team working skills.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical help chain for manufacturing to reduce downtime of critical manufacturing equipment
• Create, verify and release robot programs for automated cells
• Create, verify and release programs for other, programmable manufacturing equipment
• Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes
• Creating supporting documentation for automated equipment (SOP and EMS)
• Support implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation
• Support Senior MEs in justification of capital funding requests
• Support cost reduction and process improvement of current manufacturing techniques
• Work with Manufacturing to record and improve OEE of critical equipment
• Support implementation of new manufacturing technology
• Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for Manufacturing equipment
• Implement and support EH&S activities

Skills

CAD reading

Siemens NX

Read engineering drawings

Computer literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

NX CAM

Renishaw Modus

Heidenhain controls

Job description

• Locations Alcoa Europe, Exeter, DEV, EX2 7LG, GB (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time

Responsibilities

This position would be ideal for an individual eager to build a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering and seeking a pathway into a long-term engineering career.

Operating on a swing-shift rotation, the successful candidate will:

Provide critical help chain for manufacturing to reduce downtime of critical manufacturing equipment

Create, verify and release robot programs for automated cells

Create, verify and release programs for other, programmable manufacturing equipment

Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes

Creating supporting documentation for automated equipment (SOP and EMS)

Support implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation

Support Senior MEs in justification of capital funding requests

Support cost reduction and process improvement of current manufacturing techniques

Work with Manufacturing to record and improve OEE of critical equipment

Support implementation of new manufacturing technology

Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for Manufacturing equipment

Implement and support EH&S activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline
• Good understanding of tooling, fixture design and manufacturing processes
• Proficient in CAD, Siemens NX an advantage
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• High level of computer literacy (Word/Excel/Project)
• Good judgment and decision making
• Communication and team working skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.

6 axis articulated arm Robot programming experience, Yaskawa or Fanuc an advantage

Proficient in CNC Milling, CAM an advantage (Heidenhain controls & NX CAM)

A minimum of two years’ relevant experience within an engineering environment

Experience trouble-shooting mechanical systems (pneumatics, tooling, measurement feedback systems)

Knowledge of automation systems

CMM Programming experience (Renishaw Modus)

PLC or other logic-based programming experience

Knowledge of problem-solving tools (FMEA or equivalent)