Manufacturing Engineer - Inside IR35 - 6-12m in Wolverhampton

In order to develop and expand our Industrialisation Department at SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK, we are looking to recruit Manufacturing Engineers. The industrialisation department is responsible for the development and introduction of new and updated products into production on time, to cost and to a high quality standard.

The Manufacturing Engineer will have a solid knowledge and understanding of the new product introduction process and be working at a competent/proficient level. He will play a crucial role in the development and improvement of manufacturing processes. This position focuses on driving efficiency, enhancing quality, and reducing costs in manufacturing operations across various projects.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop / implement manufacturing solutions that align with Safran's operational goals and to facilitate the implementation of APQP processes. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, using problem solving methodology, participating in process design, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to develop and maintain effective processes that enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

This position will be based in Wolverhampton.

Key aspects of this job include the following:

• Analyse current manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement
• Develop and implement process improvements, which may involve designing and installing new manufacturing equipment
• Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process. Make improvement suggestions and work with design engineers to implement a viable solution
• Ensure products can be manufactured reliably and perform consistently in specified operating environments
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
• Maintain manufacturing process documentation, including technical reports and process specifications
• Ensure all manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained
• Conduct make vs buy analysis on new product designs and look for optimisation opportunities. Work with the purchasing and design departments to drive required changes
• Estimate build times and required number of stations for new production processes. Carry out line balancing of operations. Using lean principles, identify opportunities for improvement and make required changes to eliminate wastes
• Produce APQP & PPAP documentation - process flow, PFMEA, control plan, work instructions, MSA & capability studies
• Prepare and lead PFMEA reviews. Use the outcome to drive product and process improvements
• Identify tooling and equipment requirements for new assembly processes and write specification documents that will be used as basis for supplier quotation. If needed. work with suppliers to ensure requirements are met.
• Support the programme team in the delivery of industrialisation milestones for key events such as PDR, CDR, Test builds, PTR and PPAP
• Check accuracy of BOM against build requirements and communicate any discrepancies to the design team. Create production BOM from engineering BOM
• Participate in and contribute to route cause analysis sessions
• Compile and update industrialisation timing plan for new programmes and feed into programme level timing plan
• Highlight opportunities for continuous improvement and implement
• Ensure compliance with the company's health and safety policy at all times
• Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers and ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times

Requirements

• Significant experience in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment
• Experience of working within company and regulatory processes, standards and specifications
• Good knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes
• APQP & PPAP
• PFMEA
• Familiarity with industry standards and tools (SPC, R&R, MSA, etc.)
• Ability to interpret 2D drawings / Interrogation of 3D CAD modelling software
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision-making
• Ability to train the trainees
• Experience managing projects and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Motivated and excellent team player
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality improvement
• Be located in the UK and can provide evidence of the right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Early finish on a Friday
• 5 weeks holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
• Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice
• Death in service life insurance - covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in service
• PEGI Share Scheme
• Career development within Safran Group
• Training & development are a focus