Process Manufacturing Engineer in Bolton

As a Process Engineer, you will work as part of the Missile and Actuation Systems (M&AS) manufacturing business unit with a focus on the manufacture of our products. The M&AS business unit produces mechanically biased, high complexity products with a low/medium volume output. The business unit is rapidly growing to achieve the large backlog of products over the next 5–10 years, with the production requirement more than tripling. You will be responsible for various technical aspects of the Missile and Actuation Systems, including creating and maintaining standards, identifying and carrying out continuous improvement activities, solving technical problems, and ensuring quality remains intrinsic to the role. The opportunity supports growth within manufacturing as part of development into future opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the manufacturing area in its growth, rate increase and efficiencies.
• Carrying out improvement activities — data gathering and data analyses to understand impact and effort required, following through to implementation of process and equipment changes.
• Support the Non-Conformance process — root cause analyses, implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Interface with the design authority during the product development phase to ensure optimised Design for Manufacture (DfM), and in the production phase for management of change implementation.
• This includes supporting the New Product Introduction team in creating/improving design rules for manufacturability of Missile and Actuation Systems.
• Ensure processes and equipment contribute to a safe working environment following both company processes and legal obligations, meeting internal quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, processes and equipment with a data-based approach, using methods such as SPC, to support a robust manufacturing system.
• Perform and review PFMEAs.
• Develop tooling to aid the manufacturing process.
• Create and modify machine programmes for the assembly, manufacture or inspection of circuit cards.

Qualifications:

• An understanding and appreciation for quality control.
• Analytical mindset with the willingness to learn.
• Proficient in computer and internet use, including proficiency in commonly used applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing systems (e.g., ERP systems, Manufacturing Execution System).
• Experience in Manufacturing or Design is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Manufacturing Processes and Technologies is beneficial.
• A proactive approach to process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS (Must Have):

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) AND Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 4 academic qualification (HNC, diploma, etc.) AND Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved OR Degree in a relevant subject.

Additional:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation and supports the Armed Forces. We partner with governments to defend freedom. We offer a range of benefits including a company bonus, pension contributions, flexible and dynamic working arrangements, enhanced parental leave, and other wellbeing and lifestyle programmes.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship (BPSS checks after offer).

What we can offer you: Salary circa £43,500 depending on experience; hybrid working 4-5 days per week on-site; security clearance requirements as above.