Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence Supplier is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their Transmissions Team onsite in Yeovil.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to undergo basic security checks.
• 12-month initial contract.
• Fully onsite in Yeovil.
• �29.10 p/h PAYE or �39.10 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Create Manufacturing Bills of material (BOM) to define the materials or parts required for the manufacture of parts and assemblies.
• Creation of manufacturing routing, process sketches and stage drawings to support the manufacturing process, identifies accurate specification for material requirements.
• Responsible and accountable for the accurate and timely availability of Work Instructions to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Process design changes & introduce into current WIP or assembly process.
• Identification and implementation of improvements to the manufacture or build process and build logic.
• Amend work instructions within the operational areas on the shop floor to rectify errors and keep manufacturing on schedule.
• Must be able to represent Manufacturing Engineering in a Shop Support role.
• Compile SAP Production Orders to manufacture or rework components.
• Maintenance of the Manufacturing Engineering routings and process documentation..
• Responsible for identification, & requesting, of Tooling, fixture and gauges required for manufacture and assemblies.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and or assembly processes.
• To provide estimates of production times to enable accurate capacity planning and cost estimating.
• Plan activities, review and report on progress and status of work to provide clear statement of position, issues and actions.
• Support non-conformance reduction activities both internally and the supply chain as needed.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Educated to at least HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline and/or a time served apprenticeship. With 3 years' post-training experience desirable and 12 months ME experience.
• Working knowledge of CATIA (V5) & ENOVIA or similar 3D system
• Working knowledge of SAP and the modules applicable to the Manufacturing Engineering function.
• Understand the principles of MRP.
• Familiar with the use of Microsoft package software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Familiar with the Engineering change process and documentation.
• Engineer background from an Aerospace or high integrity mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with proven analysis & problem solving techniques.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing techniques.