The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.
The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.
Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.
The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
* The Manufacturing Engineer – Metrology role is to turn a customer demand (a specification) into a method of manufacture that can then be executed to meet the customer demand within the required lead-time and cost.
* The ME has responsibility to continuously improve manufacturing / inspection methods in order to reduce lead-time, reduce cost and minimise the chance of non-conformance.
* As highly skilled practitioners, MEs are expected to be involved in the operation of the manufacturing / inspection processes to deliver the final product.
* Working with the research themes their practical insight will be used to influence technology roadmaps to ensure that future manufacturing capability is developed and deployed into the Workshop to further optimise our manufacturing methods.
* The role also includes the operation of the inspection processes to deliver the final product.
* Manufacturing Engineers will manage non-conformance, to create methods to bring non-conforming product back within specification.
Main Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be apprentice trained or have equivalent experience in:
* Creating inspection methods and sequences.
* Quoting job requests for lead-time and cost.
* Creating PFMEAs, process flow charts and control plans.
* Managing technical projects from initial quote through to a delivered product
* Resolving non-conformance to ensure an in-specification product is delivered to the customer.
* Working with the customer to optimise the design of products (DfM) to ensure an optimum inspection method can be generated.
* Has responsibility to continuously improve manufacturing methods to reduce lead-time, reduce cost and minimise the chance of non-conformance.
* Leads the improvement of manufacturing processes considering safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and process flow.
* Managing the introduction of new manufacturing capability into the workshop.
* Influencing the creation and deployment of future manufacturing capability roadmap to ensure world class processes are operated.
* Develop and coach Technicians in inspection processes.
* Operate manufacturing processes to deliver the customer deliverables.
* Sharing lessons learned and best practices with the engineering teams.
Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience
* Significant, proven experience and technical expertise in Metrology and inspection.
* Degree qualified in an Engineering, Industrial or Manufacturing discipline or equivalent experience and qualifications.
* Highly competent in understanding and interpreting BS:8888 into methods of inspection and influence design for inspection across the design teams in a variety of engineering sectors.
* Experience of using or a good understanding of the capabilities of non-contact and traditional Metrology Equipment and able to apply this to practical problems.
* Advanced CMM programming experience and a willingness to learn and adopt new software packages such as Quindos, Modus, and Polyworks.
* Ensure measurement of Components are completed in a timely and accurate manner and carrying out inspection tasks where required.
* Excellent problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
* Ability to work within a team-focused environment.
Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience.
* Ability to program using Quindos or Modus is a distinct advantage.
* Polyworks Capability
* Understanding of 3D-Surface finish (Alicona, Sensofar) and 3D XCT.
* Experience of using or working with GOM systems and/or Leica Laser Tracker
* Knowledge of Leica Laser Tracker and SA
* Used a Variety of Non-Contact Measurement Systems
* Experience working in high precision environments such as aerospace, automotive, power and energy.
* A track record of continuous improvement and project management.
* Experience of developing and producing method of manufacture / inspection
Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2-stage interview process and a technical test.
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) was established in 2010 as an independent Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with the objective of bridging the gap between academia and industry – often referred to as 'the valley of death'.
It represents one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing and, after four years of planning and a 16 month build, the facility opened at Ansty Park in Coventry at the end of 2011.
In December 2011, there were 16 industrial members, 44 staff and just a few key pieces of equipment in the 'workshop'.
Over the following seven years the MTC's rapid growth has seen the expansion of our campus with the construction of three more facilities, including the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre and the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing.
Our role has also increased to cover not only R&D but also Training, Advanced Manufacturing Management and Factory Design.
We now have over 700 talented employees working with us.
During this time we have helped hundreds of companies across a range of industries and over 100 of them have become members of the MTC.