Job Description
The manufacturing operations engineer (MOE) will have the background to support projects with requirements related to manufactured hardware. This role will require basic understanding of project & manufacturing engineering, as the MOE will support integrated product teams (IPTs) by setting up and maintaining Bills of Materials (BoMs), managing internal & external manufacturing-related activities, maintaining external supplier relationships, and interfacing with Quality Engineering to ensure that product and non-product are in line with company quality procedures and to disposition any non-conforming material. Background in metallurgy, joining operations, coatings, and additive manufacturing techniques are a plus but can be learned on the job. The vision for the role is one of ever-increasing responsibility and growth to eventually become either a technical expert or IPT Lead.
Responsibilities
* Create, update and maintain BoMs and associated MOE tools whilst supporting multiple complex projects at the same time.
* Understand fundamentals of turbomachinery and importance of interfacing rotating/static hardware as it relates to engine operation.
* Serve as interface between purchasing, design, manufacturing and quality.
* Perform purchasing and quality assurance tasks if needed.
* Develop & maintain supplier relationships, document lessons learnt for improved design for manufacturing. Ensure our designs meet manufacturing requirements, set and execute project schedules, provide weekly status & determine solutions for non-conformances.
* Employee will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
Experience And Skills
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a relevant technical degree preferred, successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a relevant industry/company will also be considered.
* Minimum 2+ years of applicable work experience in a manufacturing environment.
* CAD experience beneficial.
* Strong organisational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
* Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers/suppliers.
* Must be able to work with project teams to define and document requirements, address technical concerns and provide project status.
Work Environment
The work environment will include a combination of office, FTT lab/workshop and supplier locations. Travel will be required from time to time throughout the UK and Europe.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May coach and advise the MOEs junior to the candidate.
Renumeration
Competitive salary and generous benefits included.