We are currently looking for a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to work in the engineering team out of our Redditch site onsite work schedule (Flexibility).

The Redditch site specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of components for small-scale cooling infra-red devices used in guided weapons and thermal imaging systems, high pressure actuation systems, and satellite cryogenic systems. Most of our programmes are for space/military spanets where reliability and sound manufacturing are key. The individual who fills this role will be responsible for slotting into our team and 1) becoming a key member of our engineering new product team in providing sound manufacturing input, as well as 2) delivering excellent support to production in all manner of situations.

• Support our production organization in all facets of their work, becoming an often seen and first point of contact individual for our production operators regarding any line issues.
• Be responsible for a number of areas, possibly including: production issues resolution, Root Cause Corrective Action reviews, Part and process concessions/waivers/deviations, equipment maintenance and support.
• Support our quality organization in resolution of key hardware non-conformities.
• Be an integral member of our engineering new product team, providing guidance on manufacturability of components and cost reduction recommendations, manufacturing processes, and production line setup.
• Set a high standard for interaction with the production organization and provide a key interface between new product engineering and production.
• Provide manufacturing support to technical proposals for new business enquiries, as directed, and support the sales function as required.
• Implement engineering process improvement measures and activities that will improve quality and cost effective production, enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Maintain acceptable standards of professional conduct with respect to colleagues and customers.
• Maintain acceptable standards and practice in respect of health and safety at work.
• Set challenging personnel annual performance goals and monitor performance throughout the year.

• Required broad engineering skills and abilities, may have an area of special expertise. Clear understanding of engineering processes. Understands processes in multiple areas. Knowledge of assembly/test techniques for small mechanical assemblies advantageous.
• Proven ability to interact with and build good relationships with all members of the organization, from senior management to line level management to production staff (skilled and semi-skilled) to engineering staff.
• Proven ability to resolve production issues/experience working in a production environment.
• Major project team member who will interact with peers to anticipate and resolve day to day issues.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Will be required to develop/train production staff in key process implementation.
• BA/BSc/Beng and/or significant process engineering experience in an aerospace/defense environment.

Advantageous

• Experience in all manner of welding (EB, TIG, Laser) advantageous but not essential.
• Machining experience advantageous.
• Undertakes assignments requiring originality and ingenuity and the application or development of advanced technologies.
• Knowledge and success in implementing change and an understanding of Aerospace/defense configuration control advantageous.
• Design for Six Sigma / Lean Manufacture experience advantageous.