Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Summary of Role: Senior Manufacturing Engineer primarily focused on product build and process integrity, effectiveness and efficiency. Take ownership for product performance throughout the manufacturing process. Provide reporting and performance analysis as required. Be the key technical support for Customer and Internal Program Team. Role will be program-focused as a support function across the Systems manufacturing environment.

Main Duties:

• Active and innovative Engineer – drive improvement through the use of Best in Class and World Class Manufacturing principles
• Active Team Member – participate in team activities with Integrated Program Team, Engineering and other project teams
• Use manufacturing data to identify and address issues
• Methodical approach to drive Systemic Root Cause and Corrective Action
• Identify, expedite and provide solutions for quality or performance issues
• Identify skills training or development requirements to improve team performance
• Participate in regular Manufacturing Engineering sub-team meetings
• Report & maintain Manufacturing Engineering metrics, track performance against Team KPIs and Individual Goals & Objectives
• Ensure metrics are used / responded to in order to optimise & improve processes
• Support the Program Cells and the rest of the Engineering community
• Participate in DFM and 'manufacturability' analyses and reporting
• Participate in NPI activities and reporting

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Minimum of HND in Manufacturing / Production Engineering or other related subject
• High performance Engineer and self-starter
• Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes over a wide range of technologies and production platforms
• Analytical engineer who can process data efficiently to provide solutions to problems and communicate the outcomes at all levels
• Good team player who takes ownership of problems and participates fully in team activities
• Can demonstrate contribution to specific improvements in Production Programs’ effectiveness efficiency and optimisation
• Can understand and promote the use of Equipment / Machine SPC to identify potential issues and prevent them
• Can lead / participate in process FMEA development, review and risk mitigation processes
• Experience of various manufacturing platforms
• Understands the principles of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
• Proven technical presentation skills

Desirable:

• Proven track record in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
• Driven, confident Engineer able to create and maintain enthusiasm and energy levels across the team
• Confident self-starter who must be able to encourage improvement and challenge the Status Quo
• Ability to communicate at all levels across a range of disciplines and to work with Engineering peer groups across the Manufacturing Division

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’.
• Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites.
• Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).
• Opportunities to support volunteering for the STEM events or local community events.

Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs. Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.

Support and Adjustment: Please contact a member of the recruitment team during the recruitment process to discuss any support or adjustments required.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.