Senior Manufacturing Engineer

ARM International; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ARM International in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop advanced manufacturing processes for defence/aerospace applications. You will define operation sequences, layouts, and tooling needs while supporting capital plans and roadmaps.

You will create detailed process instructions, BOMs and routings, and lead lean and Six Sigma improvements across multiple technologies. Strong CAD/MRP experience is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with MRP systems and managing BOMs/routings in SAP or similar ERP.
• Knowledge of composite processing and related manufacturing methods.
• Ability to contribute to a Technology Roadmap and capital planning.
• Experience in defining operations sequences and work layouts.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes and define operation sequences.
• Create detailed process instructions and manufacturing BOMs/routings.
• Support MDWT meetings and contribute to technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with industrial and production engineering to improve processes.
• Apply lean, Six Sigma and quality tools to cut waste and improve quality.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality Improvement

Team Collaboration

Tools

SAP / ERP systems

CAD software

BOMs & routings management

Job description

Do you have an understanding of MRP Systems?

Do you have knowledge of Composite Processing?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• Develop manufacturing processes
• Defining sequence of operations, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies
• Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and disciplines
• Identifying any new tooling & fixturing requirements
• Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications
• Creation of detailed process instructions
• Creation of Manufacturing BOM’s/routings to aid ease of manufacture
• Active involvement in the Level 1 & 2 MDWT (Mission Directed Work Team) meetings
• Support and contribute to the relevant section of the Technology Roadmap to identify improvements to current manufacturing processes and future requirements
• Assist with the Technical requirements of the relevant section of the Capital plan from definition to acceptance
• Close liaison of activities with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, and other functions as necessary
• Support with the business process reviews and generation/update of relevant documentation
• Detailed Assembly Processing knowledge (Electro-Mechanical, Bonding, etc.)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement tools
• Experience with CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings
• Solid understanding of MRP systems and experience managing BOMs and routings in SAP (or similar ERP systems)
• Composite processing knowledge