We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Christchurch, Dorset team
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for our Christchurch location, you will be responsible for the introduction of new products to production, support current production lines and ensure services are always available to production.
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
We Take Care of Our People
Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge
Assist in Introduction of new products to production
* Actively work with Engineering on all DFM/testability/manufacturability issues and design of new products
* Develop new manufacturing processes and build guides
* Design and produce assembly jigs and fixtures
* Layout manufacturing cells with all tooling and services
Support Current Production
* Suggest and implement improvements to current production processes
* Investigate and solve manufacturing problems
* Investigate Quality problems caused by build and external suppliers
* Identify new production methods and tooling
* Design and prototype tooling
* Recommend improvements to existing methods of manufacture
* Update Existing Build guides in line with improvements and Engineering changes
* Investigate faults identified by other departments and recommend action to prevent reoccurrence
* Assist in factory layout moves
* Lean tools knowledge and experience (5S, continuous improvement, etc)
* Support production In all Manufacturing sites
* Automation knowledge
* Work alongside other Engineering Departments
* Take ownership for departmental projects
Ensure services available to production at all times
* Ensure equipment is available and operational
* Ensure equipment is safe to use
What You Bring
* HNC/Degree Engineering discipline (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electronics)
* 8+ years' experience in a similar role in Low/medium/high volume Electro-mechanical manufacturing environment (Less experience/other industry considered)
* Awareness of modern manufacturing philosophies and techniques
* Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, Solidworks)
* Knowledge of ERP systems
* hands-on experience
* Knowledge of material processing processes
* Basic Pneumatics/Hydraulics knowledge
* Steady under pressure
* Organized
* Team player – Can work as part of a dynamic team.
* Good communication skills with all levels of staff across all departments
Who We Are
With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors, to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market.
The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
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Talent Acquisition Team
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact
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