FTC- Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly Specialist

Description:

Join the forefront of aircraft engine innovation with a leading aerospace company in the Burnely area. Their a global leader shaping the future of aviation. Their cutting-edge products and services empower all types of aircraft, from regional to long-range commercial planes, ensuring they soar with unparalleled efficiency and performance.

With a legacy of excellence in nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, and maintenance, they've been recognized by Forbes as one of the top employers worldwide.

What will you be doing

As an Assembly Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling thier Structures Manufacturing Engineering community to excel. Your responsibilities will include:

Acting as the focal point for Assembly processes, leveraging expertise within the company.
Maximizing production method capabilities by identifying improvement opportunities.
Collaborating closely with Production and Quality departments to define, implement, and maintain assembly processes for large aircraft nacelle structures.
Ensuring the establishment of world-class, financially sustainable assembly processes.
Effectively managing assembly process risks related to HSE, capability, capacity, and finance.
Implementing effective process planning to support manufacture across multiple assembly lines.
Defining, implementing, and maintaining capable processes supported by Statistical Process Control (SPC).What we're looking for

Degree educated in an appropriate subject (Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering) with
at least 5 years industrial experience OR at least 10 years experience without degree
education.
Proficient with CAD software packages (CATIA v5 preferable).
Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferable).
Thorough understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Good understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Good understanding of Root Cause and Correct Action (RCCA) methods
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), able to communicate technical subjects
in simplistic terms.
Confident but with a good level of introspection and humility.Desirable

Experience in Lean Sigma.
Understanding of, APQP and PPAP methods and documents
Specific knowledge of aircraft nacelle components and structures
Background in Tooling and Fixtures (building and/or inspection)Benefits

Competitive salary
37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]
Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
10% employer pension contribution
5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
Wellbeing support through their employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
Discounts on your high street purchases through their benefits platform
Relaxed dress code on Fridays
Support for flexible working
Referral scheme - refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a £1,000 reward
Hybrid working option
Fully funded quarterly site team-building eventsPlus many more