Location: Luton | Sector: Defence Electronics & Mission-Critical Systems
Join a leading defence electronics organisation at the forefront of mission-critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare, communications and surveillance across land, air and sea.
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in our Manufacturing Operations business unit.
In this role, you will:
* Lead the smooth transition of new products from design into manufacture
* Drive front-end manufacturing engineering activities, including DfX (Design for Manufacture, Assembly and Test)
* Solve production capability issues to ensure new products are introduced on time, efficiently and cost-effectively
Key responsibilities:
* Develop and optimise manufacturing processes by:
* Studying product requirements
* Researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment
* Gathering and acting on feedback from shop-floor operators
* Working closely with equipment vendors and external suppliers
* Support Manufacturing Maturity Reviews and maintain governance through the full Lifecycle Management process
* Create and contribute to Manufacturing Plans
* Provide data-driven input to support:
* Review of production schedules
* Analysis of production labour and material costs
* Forecasts of future requirements
* Preparation of product and process reports (collecting, analysing and summarising trends)
* Build prototype products, write clear work instructions and train manufacturing staff
* Resolve routine and some complex product and production issues, including bottlenecks and escalations from the shop floor
* Enhance manufacturing efficiency through capacity analysis, workflow simulation, space planning and equipment/process layout improvements
About you:
* Strong background in manufacturing engineering within a complex, high-reliability environment
* Proven experience introducing new products into manufacture
* Confident working cross-functionally with design, production, supply chain and suppliers
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
* Security clearance will be required, As is a current UK passport
This is a 12 month temporary role that has been deemed inside of scope & has potential to go permanent
If you’re a Senior Manufacturing Engineer looking to have real impact on cutting-edge defence and security products, apply now with your CV.
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