Manufacturing Engineer

At CAV, it's our vision to place CAV technology on every possible aircraft. We design, test, analyse and manufacture technology solutions for ice protection and drag reduction in the aviation and aerospace sectors.

Since 1942, we have delivered exceptional aviation solutions for light aircraft to commercial airliners and developed a reputation for innovation and excellence.

We're now looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team based in Consett, County Durham.

Within this role you will actively support the Manufacturing Engineering team to launch new products and processes into the production environment, as well as optimising and expanding our production capabilities. The responsibilities of our Manufacturing Engineer will include:

• Improvement and optimisation of existing production processes to reduce costs, improve quality and expand existing capabilities using LEAN methodologies.
• Identify, develop and implement new manufacturing equipment, machinery, jigs and fixtures to achieve process or safety improvements.
• Continuous identification of production risks, mitigation actions and contingency plans.
• Project management of capital projects with delivery to agreed budget and timescales.

To be successful in this role you will have the following qualities:

• Strong knowledge of manual and automated manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as AS9100, ISO 9001 or equivalent.
• Ability to implement lean manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem solving and prioritisation skills.
• Ideally experienced in robot programming
• Ability to use software and methodologies including MINITAB, 8D or similar to analyse data.
• Experience of 2D and 3D CAD modelling software.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering in a similar industry.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Degree, HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline.

If you are driven by a job well done and you think you have what we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

At CAV Systems we value diversity and an inclusive work culture. We are committed to equality of opportunity and avoiding discrimination in any form.