Process Engineer

Meritus; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace recruitment firm is seeking a Process Engineer to work onsite in their Flintshire office for a 12-month contract. The role involves supporting an aircraft program by preparing work for industrial and major modifications. Candidates should have experience in aircraft production, lean principles, and knowledge of manufacturing engineering tools. The position offers an hourly rate of £37.02 and requires strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Competent in the modification of aircraft supporting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to operate from first principles in manufacturing disciplines.
• Experienced in aircraft production and engineering methods.

Responsibilities

• Translate design intent into technical instructions and data for aircraft manufacture.
• Implement best practices and process improvements.
• Project manage detail manufacture and assembly methods.

Skills

Knowledge of lean principles

Application and knowledge of SAP

Manufacturing Engineering knowledge

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

MERITUS Talent are working with one of the World's leading aerospace organisations for the recruitment of a Process Engineer to join their Flintshire office on an initial 12 Month contract. The role requires someones to be onsite 5 days a week and is paying 37.02 per hour via Umbrella.

This is a great opportunity to work within the manufacturing engineering function supporting the an aircraft programme. The role is primarily focusing on work preparation to industrialise minor and major modifications for aircraft. The applicant should be competent in the modification of aircraft supporting both mechanical and electrical systems. They will work as part of a multi-functional team to ensure industrialisation into production.

Key Accountabilities

• Translate design intent into the compilation and control of technical instructions and Manufacturing Engineering data for use in aircraft detail manufacture, assembly, test and certification, utilising current business tools.
• Implement best practice methods, tools and processes from first principles to meet current and future business requirements.
• Deliver detailed work preparation definition (routings, BOM's, SOI's, STV calculations) for aircraft production.
• Ensure that all work and documentation meets departmental procedural and regulatory requirements.
• Project manage detail manufacture, assembly, test and certification methods, tools and process improvements, including implementation strategies in accordance with business requirements.
• Evaluate capacity of the manufacturing process, enhance as required and recommend changes to the product design standard.
• Provide electrical/mechanical shopfloor support to operations, supply chain and Final Assembly Lines.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of lean principles.
• Application and knowledge of the current business management tools, ideally SAP
• Ability to operate from first principles in manufacturing disciplines and activities requiring technical skills and knowledge to make daily business decisions.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, Design and other Business Information Systems.
• Experienced knowledge of aircraft production, and engineering methods and procedures.
• Understanding of relationships and interactions with other Manufacturing Engineering and Business functions.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership skills, and self-motivated are desirable.