Overview
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* Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
* Job Location: Brighton
* Job ID: 29593
From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide. L3Harris in Brighton are part of Release Systems and the Mission Avionics sector operating in the Aerospace domain. Our mission-critical release systems equipment is on most major airborne fighter platforms worldwide, including the F-35, along with other aircraft like the Gripen and Typhoon. Brighton designs, manufactures and tests a large portion of its release systems portfolio. This facility offers 48,500 square feet of manufacturing space for the development of high-performance, multi-station solutions used to launch air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions from bay, wing or fuselage stations.
What The Role Will Involve
* Develop and optimise machining processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and throughput.
* Program, validate and refine CNC machine paths to ensure precision and repeatability.
* Design and implement jigs, fixtures and tooling to support required design tolerances.
* Collaborate with machinists to troubleshoot process issues and optimise setups.
* Ensure that the machining processes meet dimensional and surface finish requirements.
* Look for continuous improvements including the introduction of new cutting tools and automation solutions.
* Support new product introduction through proactive input to new designs.
* Monitor and analyse machining performance to identify improvement opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements for the machine shop.
* Trouble shoot process issues and provide technical support to the machine shop.
* Conduct work in a safe manner and use PPE where appropriate.
* Support activities in other departments as required.
What You’ll Bring
* Hands-on experience with CNC machining processes (milling and turning).
* Proficient in CNC programming and use of CAM software.
* Skilled in CAD, ideally with SolidWorks and HyperMill.
* Good knowledge of GD&T.
* Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
* Background in new product introduction.
* Experience in working to AS9100 standards.
* Experience working with ERP systems.
Important to know
Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Defense and Space Manufacturing
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