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Stevenage
Stevenage
This position will be responsible for providing the Manufacturing Engineering focus within the New Product Introduction (NPI) Team.
Salary: Circa £47,000 depending on experience.
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification.
Security Clearance:
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to obtain HMG Security Check (SC), with potential for further vetting for DV clearance.
What we can offer you:
* Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based)
* Pension: up to 14% total contribution
* Overtime: paid opportunities
* Flexi Leave: Up to 15 days
* Flexible working arrangements
* Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal, fertility treatments
* Site facilities: subsidised meals, free parking, and more
The opportunity:
An exciting opportunity within the NPI team for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing processes, influence design for manufacturability, and manage a team of engineers.
* Extensive manufacturing engineering knowledge
* Collaborate with technical experts and design teams
* Develop manufacturing systems and processes
* Create and approve manufacturing and test instructions
* Lead process FMEA and capability validation
* Optimize team composition and manage work programs
* Support continuous improvement initiatives
* Maintain technical interfaces with stakeholders
* Assist in generating bids for manufacturing
* Deliver NPI programs as per business expectations
* Prepare technical reports and assessments
* Overseas travel may be required
What we're looking for:
* NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 in technical engineering or
* HNC or equivalent in relevant subject or
* BEng in relevant engineering field
* Ability to work independently
* Highly motivated with leadership qualities
Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces and partnering with governments to defend freedoms. We promote diversity and encourage applicants requiring adjustments during recruitment.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production
Industries
* Defense and Space Manufacturing
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