Manufacturing Engineer
Huddersfield, UK
Full Time Permanent hire / Contract
Note: Due to security requirements candidate has to be sole UK Nationals only.
Required Skills
* Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
* Previous experience in a similar role within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
* Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gear box
* Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)
* Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards.
* Digital measurement methodology, there will be a requirement to develop programmes to automate the post process of measurement data sets and implement training in the use of these tools to the production and quality teams
* Working knowledge of the manufacturing methods of rotating components including, but not limited to, turning, boring and milling
* Working knowledge of engineering, manufacturing techniques
* Detailed understanding of dimensional measurement systems and principles
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and create/ approve stage manufacturing drawings
* Strong understanding of GD&T
* Experience of CNC programming
* SAP aware/ user, in context of manufacturing engineering usage
* 2D & 3D CAD ability to create layouts and record documents
* Proficient in root cause analysis and failure mode analysis techniques.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Detail-oriented with a strong focus on team, quality and continuous improvement.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities
* To provide technical guidance and problem-solving skills to the manufacturing and assembly teams to help ensure the build quality and relevant standards are achieved and attained in line with the overall programme schedule
* To be the communication line between manufacturing/assembly and engineering ensuring clear and accurate direction is given to the relevant teams
* To be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for gear profile generation (hobbing, shaping, and profile grinding) and finish grinding (journals & cones/ thrust faces), liaising between the Design Engineering team and the machine tool operators.
* To provide guidance of manufacturability of components and capability of the machine tools to ensure a right first time approach is achievable and to support the design projects in design reviews, providing clear input
* To lead PFMEAs; incl. process mapping, risk mitigation and creation/ approval of procedures and protocols
* To interpret technical drawings and create/ manufacturing drawings
* To ensure planning and process encompass the Quality Assurance requirements
* To drive CI activities with respect to quality, cycle time and process improvements
* To identify and design bespoke methods and tooling ensuring the relevant Machinery Safety regulations are maintained
* Work closely with representatives from other internal functions, e.g. manufacturing, design engineering and quality and external parties as required (i.e supply chain, auditors)
* To create works orders and collate tech packs with accurate routings and operations
* To have a good understanding of the implications and practices associated with heat treatment processes
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Defense and Space Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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