Manufacturing Engineer

Aeropeople have partnered with a global designer and manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices who are now looking to hire a permanent Manufacturing Engineer, to be based at their site in Stansted. The successful candidate would be expected to be on site 5 days per week.

Established more than 60 years ago, the company employs more than 21,000 employees in 35 different countries. They are a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets, recognised as a global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Determine the repair & overhaul processes required to achieve workshop goals according to product specification.
• Work with operations to identify issues and opportunities; recommends solutions or enhancements.
• Plan and design methods to improve efficiency, train employees on new processes and methods.
• Improve equipment availability and capability by utilising continuous improvement tools and working cross functionally.

This role is working a 39 hour week. Hours of work are Monday- Thursday: 8am- 4.30pm and Friday: 8am- 4pm. A 9 day fortnight is available to those who want it.

Main Responsibilities:

• New Product Development (NPD):

• Undertake technical evaluation of the repair and overhaul of aircraft components and associated systems to deliver engineering solutions to the workshop.
• Reverse engineering of component assembly.
• Develop, evaluate and approve alternative equivalent tooling designs.
• Lead and/or support New Product Development (NPD) projects to deliver on time to budget.
• Produce detailed design documentation, drawings, and analysis to support project development.
• NPI - Support the creation of technical procedures for workshop guidance and the handover process from engineering to operations.

• Sustaining Engineering:

• Provide technical support during equipment breakdowns or non-conformances, including troubleshooting and root cause investigations.
• Oversee the maintenance of internal technical records.
• Design and/or upgrade of tooling and equipment within budget, capable of meeting component test specification parameters.
• Using industrial engineering methods to identify process standard hours and opportunities for improvement.

• Other Responsibilities:

• Support OpEx and change management initiatives at department, function and business levels. (Kaizens, GEMBA, 5S)

Benefits:

• Basic salary up to £55,000 dependent upon experience.
• Overtime available at x 1.5 normal rate during the week/ x 2 normal rate at weekends.
• Company pension (6% employer/ 3% employee).
• Salary sacrifice twice per year.
• 25 days Annual Leave (increases to 26 after 10 years’ service) plus Bank holidays.
• Option to work a 9 day fortnight.
• Westfield health allowance towards services of employee’s choosing.
• Career progression available and qualifications/ training funded by company.
• Annual pay reviews as standard/ additional pay reviews through progression.
• Early Finish on Friday.
• Free onsite parking.
• Life Assurance x 4 salary.
• Monthly Wellness Breakfast.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Company days out.
• Charity events.
• Employee discount scheme through pension provider (Aon).
• Long Service Awards.
• Vouchers to reward non sickness.
• Christmas vouchers.

About You:

• Strong understanding of technical drawings and documentation.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations, including AS9100, CAA/EASA & FAA Part 145 and Part 21G.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken), able to build relationships at all levels, communicate technical information to different audiences and navigate cultural differences.
• Good organisation skills with a good eye for detail, able to manage own workload to meet deadlines, in a fast-paced and changeable environment.
• Strong organisational and project planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and innovative in approach.
• Focused on cost efficiency and working within set budgets.
• Good IT skills across MS Office and CAD, able to learn other company systems quickly.
• Proactive team player, methodical in approach to work, able to streamline processes.