Principal Manufacturing Engineer

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Bolton is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and systems. The role includes supporting engineering functions, defining auditing strategies, and leading improvements while enjoying a hybrid working model. Candidates should have strong ERP knowledge and a degree or relevant qualifications. Attractive benefits include a company bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Up to £2,500 company bonus

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunity

Up to 15 additional flexi leave days

Enhanced parental leave policies

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience of the product development lifecycles.
• Proven track record of managing and implementing process improvements.
• Experience with ERP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the wider Manufacturing Engineering function.
• Define and manage audit strategies with Manufacturing Engineering and Planning teams.
• Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Collaborative nature

Analytical problem-solving

Good Manufacturing knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or HNC with Apprenticeship to NVQ level 3

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Engineer to work in the Manufacturing Engineering Function team to ensure the effectiveness of tools, processes and policies which are in place.

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 or 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

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

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with knowledge and experience in various aspects of manufacturing system development and use of ERP systems. Somebody who would enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience to influence and develop best practice across the business.

You will be responsible for supporting the wider Manufacturing Engineering function and working alongside your counterparts in the other functional areas to create cross functional process fit for today's working practices. You will also be responsible for defining and managing audit strategies in line with the master data policy working with the Manufacturing Engineering and Planning teams to drive improvements and standardisation while maintaining accurate Master Data.

The opportunity also allows and individual to grow their knowledge within manufacturing as part of development into future opportunities.

• A strong collaborative nature, supporting engineering and the wider manufacturing team
• Use of SAP to extract, understand and interpret data and communicate cause and effects based on actions/ decisions taken
• Review of Engineering process to ensure they align across the business and support the delivery a robust MRP output
• First line support for daily issues
• Generating and distributing KPI reporting packs
• Generation and Execution of Auditing strategies for master data including material masters, BOMS and routings
• Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives to ensure the area of responsibility is continually developing to improve efficiency.
• Development, maintain and control technical interfaces to customers, suppliers and collaborators to ensure effective and swift resolution of technical issues.
• Support process FMEA and process capability proving.

What we're looking for from you:

• Degree or an HNC with Apprenticeship to NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject.
• Experience of the product development lifecycles.
• Experienced in the use of ERP is essential.
• Experienced in the use of SAP beneficial.
• Analytical approach to problem solving with an attention to detail.
• Good Manufacturing knowledge achieved through experience and understanding of industry best practice.
• Ability to influence across a team of functional professionals.
• Proven track record of managing and implementing process improvements.

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