Why this role stands out
This Manufacturing Engineer role offers significant growth opportunities within a reputable aerospace leader, allowing you to shape innovative processes and contribute to impactful projects. You'll thrive here if you possess strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to process design, making this an excellent opportunity to advance your career.
Quick overview
Job description
Morson is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturer seeking Manufacturing Engineers to join their teams at the site in Burnley.
Key Responsibilities
Process Definition & Development
- Define and validate manufacturing processes to ensure consistency and compliance with specifications and industry standards.
- Design manufacturing processes using Takt/Flow methodology, incorporating ergonomic and safety considerations.
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, inspection methods, quality control points, and related documentation.
- Develop routes, Bills of Materials (BOMs), master layouts, tooling requests, COSs, data sheets, and production support drawings.
Technical Support & Industrialisation
- Ensure process designs meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
- Provide technical support to internal teams and external suppliers.
- Plan, lead and coordinate industrialisation activities and product validation.
- Support the development of manufacturing concepts, equipment selection, and workplace layout design.
Stakeholder & Programme Engagement
- Collaborate with programme teams, including Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Digitalisation, and Environmental initiatives.
- Represent Manufacturing Engineering in customer interactions alongside the Industrial Programme Manager.
- Apply PFMEA and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to manage risk and ensure sustainable, repeatable manufacturing processes.
Continuous Improvement & Project Delivery
- Deliver improvement and industrialisation projects within agreed scope and deadlines.
- Support process flow enhancements and ensure updates are accurately reflected in ERP systems.
- Participate in lean initiatives and engage in Level 1 and Level 2 Quick Response Quality Control (QRQC) activities.
Candidate Skills & Requirements (Assembly Team)
- Experience with complex assembly manufacturing processes, preferably within the aerospace sector.
- Engineering degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials), HND, or equivalent experience.
- Medium to advanced proficiency in CATIA v5 for working with 3D component models.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV.
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