Senior Manufacturing Engineer An opportunity is available for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with strong experience in composite materials to support the manufacture and industrialisation of advanced, high-integrity components. The role focuses on technical leadership across manufacturing processes, new product introduction, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development of composite processing techniques and assembly strategies for specialised components
* Provide technical leadership across new and existing product programmes, including direct interaction with customers
* Drive manufacturing process improvements aligned with right-first-time and defect-prevention principles
* Apply data-driven approaches to investigate, resolve, and prevent manufacturing issues
* Create and approve clear, concise work instructions covering the full manufacturing lifecycle, from lay-up through assembly and finishing
* Lead continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and improve efficiency
* Create, review, and maintain bills of materials and routings within an ERP system
* Define, specify, and approve tooling for moulding and assembly processes
* Lead PFMEAs and ensure effective implementation of control plans across multiple product lines
* Act as the technical focal point for engineering projects, particularly new product introduction activities
Qualifications
* Extensive experience with composite manufacturing processes, including pre-preg systems (autoclave and out-of-autoclave) and RTM
* Knowledge of composite material testing methods is advantageous
* Strong understanding of structured problem-solving techniques such as root cause analysis and corrective action methods
* Engineering qualification to HND level or equivalent, or a recognised engineering apprenticeship with substantial industry experience
* Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills
* Proven ability to work independently while providing technical guidance within a wider operations team
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