Responsibilities
* Manufacture and rework of components (one off and small batch) to support a wide range of development programmes across the RR businesses, primarily focusing on Defence Future Programmes.
* Manufacture of parts to prove new designs and technology through rig test programmes for the defence and civil businesses.
* Tooling and fixture design, manufacture and repair where fast turnaround is required for Defence Assembly, Test and Defence Manufacturing.
* Repair of in‑service parts removed from engines and modules undergoing Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) in Bristol. This includes Defence and Marine products.
* Manufacturing support for new production assembly where required; e.g. adjusting washers and rework in Original Equipment (OE) manufacture, supporting and programming various CNC machines (5 Axis Milling) using CAD‑CAM Software (NX preferred).
* Proactive in Design for Manufacture to influence designs at an early stage to ensure manufacture can be achieved in an optimal manner with consideration for ShadowWorks capabilities.
* Work with interfacing teams, local experts, partners and suppliers to ensure technical aspects of manufacturing processes are understood and accounted for as required.
* Develop ShadowWorks manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture which are capable of meeting and continuing to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost and lead time, including the creation, maintenance and control of elements of the Manufacturing Technical Package.
* Resolve technical problems and exercise professional judgement.
* Identify and develop opportunities for new or improved manufacturing processes and technologies to meet current or future requirements, utilising lessons learned and sharing best practice.
* Plan and manage activities, communicating current status to relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or other national equivalent) or equivalent professional experience.
* General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business.
* General understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to the business.
* Experience interpreting maintenance data and engineering drawings (GD&T).
* Excellent interpersonal awareness and communication skills.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
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