Manufacturing Engineer in Cranfield

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We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer here to join our team in Cranfield to provide operational engineering support to all current and future project activity within the Cranfield Lab and workshop facilities. This will include but not exclusively cover planning, building, commissioning, maintaining and operating all R&D test rigs and facilities to meet the customers' expectations using current methods and best practice.

What will you be doing?

• Liaising with engineering and project management team to take design drawings and details and build measurement systems, typically in extreme pressure, flow or heat conditions.
• Detailing project plans to ensure the timely delivery of project milestones and objectives.
• Assemble and install mechanical components, machinery, and equipment in accordance with technical drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams and technical specifications.
• Operate the various test rigs and fixtures to perform validation and verification tests on customers' assemblies.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on test rigs, machinery and specialized systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues, identifying and replacing faulty parts.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to ensure efficient and right first time delivery of systems.
• Health and Safety is paramount, and all activities will be undertaken with safety as the driving focus.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and calibration activities.

Key outputs:

• Creation of PFD, P&ID, Schematics
• Work instructions
• Assembly instructions
• Analysis reporting to support project objectives
• Goods procurement
• Project Milestone Requirements

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 5(+) years Experience within a manufacturing, R&D Test or Service environment

Person specification:

• Proven experience in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical/I&C) or similar role
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience of managing project work packages
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Physical stamina and ability to work in various conditions (e.g., confined spaces, heights, etc.)
• Familiarity with working in ISO or similar procedure environment
• Enthusiastic and committed, willing to work within tight timescales

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care