Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, a leading global provider of high-quality aircraft containers, is renowned for its innovation and commitment to setting industry benchmarks. They offer durable, reliable, and user-friendly products that ensure safe flight operations for airlines worldwide.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in engineering, quality, and operational performance. This role focuses on defining production process flows, optimising production line structures, and maintaining key manufacturing elements. You will work closely with production teams to ensure resource optimisation and continuous improvements in manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities:

• Maintain the production elements of the industrial dossier, including the Manufacturing Bill of Materials, Routers, and Standardised work instructions (including operation time allocations)
• Manage deliverables during the manufacturing engineering phase, such as production documentation and industrial validation
• Provide feedback to design engineering to improve product design for manufacturing efficiency, cost optimisation, weight reduction, and production time reduction
• Identify necessary investments and manage their implementation for process improvements
• Ensure production constraints and opportunities are considered during the product design phase, evaluating the robustness of industrial arrangements and proposing changes to meet production cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Resolve prototype manufacturing issues and communicate solutions with design engineering teams
• Review 2D drawings to assess manufacturability and ensure efficient production processes
• Perform time studies, develop work breakdowns, and create standard work instructions to improve workflow efficiency
• Contribute to costing proposals submitted to customers, ensuring accuracy and feasibility
• Lead and participate in Kaizen and 3P events to identify and implement improvements and develop strategic plans
• Support departmental objectives by contributing to performance measurements and personal goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, showcasing a strong foundation in the field
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal, ensuring clear communication in a professional setting
• 3-5 years of hands-on industry experience, with a deep understanding of engineering principles and their practical application
• Proficient in Windows Operating System® and Office 365, with strong skills in design software and Power BI for data analysis
• In-depth knowledge of airworthiness regulations and industry compliance standards
• Familiar with Lean – Six Sigma, with experience implementing LEAN tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and the “5S” methodology, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading company in the aviation sector, where you will drive manufacturing efficiency and support cutting-edge product development. If you are passionate about engineering and continuous improvement, apply today to be part of a forward-thinking team.

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