Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Curtiss-Wright; Lower Blandford St Mary; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learning and Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Hybrid working

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Christchurch, Dorset seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the introduction of new products to production, support existing lines, and ensure services are available to production.

You will design processes, jigs and fixtures, layout cells, and collaborate with Engineering on DFx and manufacturability. The role emphasizes lean methods, problem solving, and ownership of manufacturing improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in a similar electro-mechanical manufacturing role.
• HNC/Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electronics).
• Awareness of modern manufacturing philosophies and techniques.
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, Solidworks).
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Knowledge of material processing.
• Basic pneumatics/hydraulics knowledge.
• Organised and a team player with good communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in introduction of new products to production.
• Work with Engineering on DFx, testing and manufacturability issues.
• Develop new manufacturing processes and build guides.
• Design and produce assembly jigs and fixtures.
• Layout manufacturing cells with tooling and services.
• Suggest and implement improvements to current production processes.
• Investigate and solve manufacturing problems; address quality issues from build and external suppliers.
• Identify new production methods and tooling; prototype tooling.
• Update build guides with changes and engineering updates.
• Take ownership of departmental projects and ensure production services are available.

Skills

8+ years experience

Lean tools

5S

Team player

Good communication

Education

HNC/Degree in Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

MS Excel

MS Word

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for our Christchurch location, you will be responsible for the introduction of new products to production, support current production lines and ensure services are always available to production.

Location: Christchurch, Dorset

We Take Care of Our People

• Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent)
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement with Employer Match
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Scheme
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Assist in Introduction of new products to production
• Actively work with Engineering on all DFM/testability/manufacturability issues and design of new products
• Develop new manufacturing processes and build guides
• Design and produce assembly jigs and fixtures
• Layout manufacturing cells with all tooling and services

Support Current Production

• Suggest and implement improvements to current production processes
• Investigate and solve manufacturing problems
• Investigate Quality problems caused by build and external suppliers
• Identify new production methods and tooling
• Design and prototype tooling
• Recommend improvements to existing methods of manufacture
• Update Existing Build guides in line with improvements and Engineering changes
• Investigate faults identified by other departments and recommend action to prevent reoccurrence
• Lean tools knowledge and experience (5S, continuous improvement, etc)
• Support production In all Manufacturing sites
• Automation knowledge
• Work alongside other Engineering Departments
• Take ownership for departmental projects
• Ensure services available to production at all times
• Ensure equipment is available and operational
• Ensure equipment is safe to use

What You Bring

• HNC/Degree Engineering discipline (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electronics)
• 8+ years' experience in a similar role in Low/medium/high volume Electro-mechanical manufacturing environment (Less experience/other industry considered)
• Awareness of modern manufacturing philosophies and techniques
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, Solidworks)
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Knowledge of material processing processes
• Basic Pneumatics/Hydraulics knowledge
• Organized
• Team player - Can work as part of a dynamic team.
• Good communication skills with all levels of staff across all departments

Who We Are

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors, to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market.

The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Equal Opportunity

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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