Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Welwyn Garden City
8 months ago
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gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Process / Production Engineer to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City
Performance Objectives

Develop NPI projects with all relevant departments and Manage projects through to successful completion.
Support Commercial requirements of the department and all other departments.
Produce estimates, technical and manufacturing proposals to support bids and new business development
Assist with tool design, manufacture, repair and purchase.
Produce and update risk assessments FMEA as required.
Provide technical & engineering support for all aspects of the manufacturing process.
Create, maintain & update route cards, BOMS, technical documents, inspection plans to support manufacture.
Ensure engineering and quality requirements for products are fully understood and met.
Develop, implement & Monitor "Best Practice" lean manufacturing processes to achieve Business goals.
Process Customer Returns and complaints as required.
Answer defect reports and process Engineering Change Requests in a timely manner
Liaise with other unit leaders and other functions as necessary and support customer visits as required.
Own and ensure effective closure of CAPAPerson Specification

NVQ in Engineering - Equivalent or above
Manufacturing experience in a low volume environment
Experience using engineering solutions for complex problems.
Familiar with using an MRP system
Solid understanding of Engineering principlesDesirable

Engineering Degree
Operational qualification Leadership Qualification
Experience Aircraft Industry / Experience in an AS9100 controlled environment.
Experience of Catia/Envovia V5
Using CAD 2D/3D software
Knowledge of Aventa
MS Project & VisioApply
Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website
If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.
gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 2/5/2025
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