An opportunity has arisen on the development / production manufacturing lines, for a support engineer who would be responsible for translating design requirements into user instructions including the development of the project manufacturing architecture. You will coordinate the day‑to‑day support to the operations staff within the manufacturing facility. The opportunity also allows you to grow your knowledge within manufacturing as part of our development into future opportunities. Industrial Validation, manufacturing architecture and factory of the future principles are some of the work packages that provide stretched objectives for such growth. Working with the Principal Engineer, you will be working on multiple projects, responsible for manufacturing problem identification and resolution.
Responsibilities
* Support existing manufacturing lines and new product introduction.
* Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, process proving activities etc.
* Management of configuration control by the embodiment of design modifications into the manufacturing documentation and industrial validation.
* Support the non‑conformance process.
* Ensure products are produced with consideration to safety, efficiency and economic factors.
* Assume the responsibilities for safe operating implementation for changed processes, including liaising with COSHH assessors, SHE and human factors.
* Liaise with the design authority during the product prototype/development phase, to ensure optimised Design for Manufacture (DfM).
* Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions maintaining production BOMs.
* Tooling development and control.
Qualifications
* Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 and formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a degree in a relevant engineering subject.
* Must demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving and commitment to work to meet our delivery milestones.
* Have the ability to interpret design drawings with a view to producing manufacturing build instructions.
* Must be able to work within and contribute to a team environment.
* Awareness of digital communication platforms to work and communicate effectively within the workplace.
Salary and Working Conditions
Salary: Circa £43,500 depending on experience.
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4‑5 days per week on‑site due to workload classification.
Security clearance: British Citizenship or Dual UK nationality required; all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after offer.
Benefits
* Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
* Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
* Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime.
* Flexi leave: Up to 15 additional days.
* Flexible working: welcome applications seeking flexible arrangements.
* Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave with additional enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility treatments.
* Annual paid leave: 25 days per calendar year plus statutory/public holidays; an additional day is awarded after 5, 10 and 15 years of service, and option to purchase up to five extra days.
* Health and wellbeing: healthcare cash plan, dental insurance with cash‑back, private medical insurance, mortgage advice, financial webinars, etc.
* Wellness and social: health‑works gym membership, discounted gyms, club social activities, access to discounts & vouchers platforms, etc.
About MBDA
MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting the Armed Forces. We partner with governments to defend our freedom and encourage a diverse workplace through employee‑led networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and Disability.
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