Manufacturing Engineer in Stevenage

Parker Meggitt Fuel Systems & Composites have an exciting opportunity for a Composite Manufacturing Engineer to join the team at our Stevenage, Hertfordshire site.

Responsibilities

• Develop composite processing techniques and engineering assembly strategies to enable the manufacture of specialised advanced aerospace composite parts for use in a range of aerospace applications.
• Improve manufacturing processes in line with a Zero Defects philosophy.
• Interact with customers in support of NPI and existing product programs.
• Use a data based approach to problem solving within the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and appreciation of composite materials processing methods such as in and out of autoclave pre-preg systems and RTM, along with knowledge of core processing techniques.
• Creation of concise work instructions for end to end composite component manufacture (Laminating through to Assembly and Paint) to support a "Right first Time" philosophy.
• Experience in leading continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and working with an ERP system to create and maintain BoMs and Routings.
• Comprehensive understanding of a range of problem solving techniques such as (but not limited to) 8D and 5 Whys.
• Experience in identifying and specifying tooling requirements for moulding and assembly processes and the ability to accept and approve tooling for production use.
• Experience in the conducting of PFMEAs and implementation of control plans across a range of different product lines.
• Engineering project management mind-set with particular reference to NPI activities as well as being the technical point of contact for external customers.
• Academic Qualifications to HND level within a relative engineering subject or an accredited Engineering Apprenticeship in addition to industrial experience.
• A self-starter, with proven ability for working with minimal supervision and take ownership of driving activities through to completion.
• Good interpersonal skills that allow the ability to work as part of the wider operations team.

What we offer

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive salary package.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
• Employee Perkz – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.
• Income Protection.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Volunteering day off.

Parker Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business and that building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.

Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we require all employees to hold the required national security clearance for their role. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the Parker Meggitt security team.