Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Purpose of role and accountabilities: To work on the NPI of new Machining & Fabrication packages ensuring that Lean manufacturing techniques are utilised where possible. The role will involve seeing parts from cradle to grave & working closely with production to improve & reduce cost of current processors while supporting day to day engineering requirements. Reporting to the Engineering Manager daily & leading SQCDP meetings with the team to set weekly goals & targets & discuss plans. Working alongside the Engineering Manager on Future proofing projects & Industrialisation of new projects & Technology for the Derby site. * Leading a small team of Engineers Including Estimating / programming & planning Engineers * New Product Introduction – Planning Methods of manufacture & industrialisation of new products from cradle to grave. * Identifying tooling needs & working with external subcontractors when required on detailed quotes & solutions. * Supporting all departments & trouble shooting Issues * Creation of Route cards & work instructions / SOP’s * Working with all departments to ensure the smooth industrialisation of new parts from quoting to manufacturing & Inspection. * Help with Implementation (planning) & prove out of new products working closely with all shop floor departments. * Working with Quality to complete NCR’s & Quality functions through QRQC & creating rework schemes. * Identifying Improvement opportunities & cost reductions * Completion of NCR’s & Concession submissions * Attending Weekly meetings & project reviews if req’d. Core skills/attributes needed: * Project management Experience preferable * Must have proven Engineering background Preferably in Aerospace * A Knowledge of Machining / Fabrication / Welding Processors to enable detail routings to be created. * Knowledge of special processors including heat treatment & surface treatments * Must have Experience of planning & creating route cards / job cards Using MRP systems * Estimating experience – Overseeing & understanding the quoting process to help create detailed RFQ returns * Ability to read & Understand Engineering drawings essential. * Experience with customer specifications & processors essential. * Experience of working with blue chip companies Advantages * Ability to troubleshoot & make decisions whilst reporting issues. * Must have a can-do attitude & have a flexible approach to working. * Experience of NPI / Lean Manufacturing processes including FMAE / APQP. * Knowledge of Tooling/ Fixture Manufacturing & procurement & Control * Good Communication skills at all levels * Experienced in using Microsoft office tools. * Knowledge of SOP documents & Control plan creation