Org Marketing Statement
We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world's aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.
Joining our team means, you are helping to deliver our purpose of 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products and contribute to our company's goal of solving the world's greatest engineering challenges.
We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team.
Summary
Position Summary
Parker Meggitt Fuel Systems & Composites have an exciting opportunity for a Composite Manufacturing Engineer to join the team at our Stevenage, Hertfordshire site.
Responsibilities
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
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 PFMEA's 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.
Closing Statement
What We Offer
Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive offer package will include:
* 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. You can read more about UK clearance and vetting here:
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