The post holder will be responsible for supportingManufacturing Engineering activities in one or a combination of the following areas of responsibilities:
* Product design
* Process design
* Equipment/Tool design
* Production system design
* Automated systems and control
* Quality & continuous Improvement
Responsibilities
* Design, prove, implement and/or maintain production systems to deliver product on time, to quality requirements and to cost
* Support continuous improvement activities in quality, cycle times, process improvement, machine availability through lean techniques and value engineering to enhance the capability of existing processes and remove waste
* Support product design for manufacture and assembly activities
* Support product CAM/CAE activities
* Support cutting tool selection/design, work holding tool design and mould design
* Support validation plans to ensure robust and comprehensive technical solutions
* Develop and maintain project plans and budget profiles to ensure delivery of milestones to agreed cost targets and timescales
* Identify and justify capital equipment investment
* Analyse and improve material usage
* Analyse downtime, identify trends and develop solutions
* Ensure accuracy of manufacturing engineering procedures, documentation and systems data
* Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
* Produce written reports and make presentations
* Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
* Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation
* Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks relative to the value stream or central function
Reward
* Competitive salary
* Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
* 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
* 37.5 hours per week
* Flexi time working
* £5,000 employee referral bonus
* Health cash plan
* Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
* Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
* Women in Business Membership
* Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee Recognition scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Local charity /sponsorship activities
* Dedicated employee parking
* Discounted Gym membership
* Learning and development opportunities
* Career progression
Requirements
Essential
* Relevant Manufacturing/Engineering degree is preferred, or HND, BTec Professioal Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications
* Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a similar environment, i.e. heavy engineering, automotive or aerospace
* Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
* Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD
* In depth knowledge and experience of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Lean Manufacturing techniques
Desirable
* Working knowledge of Airbus and or Boeing systems and processes
* Membership of an industry related professional body
We reserve theright to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
For further infomation contactcareers@thompsonaero.com
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