Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly Specialist

Matchtech Group

  • Burnley, Lancashire
  • £26.86-35.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Join a global leader in aircraft engine nacelles, as an Assembly Specialist in Burnley. Lead assembly process enhancement, collaborate with production and quality teams, and ensure world-class processes for large aircraft nacelle structures.Key skills required for this roleManufacturing Engineer, Assembly specialistImportantManufacturing Engineer, Assembly specialistJob descriptionJob DescriptionWhat will you be doing?
- Enabling the Structures Manufacturing Engineering community to progress to the next level, a requirement has emerged for a highly competent Assembly Specialist. This role will be required to:- Act as the focal point/SME on-site with regards to Assembly processes, with a need to utilise the expertise within the wider Safran group via networking with the Specialist/Expert community.- Maximise the capability of the existing production method via identification of improvement opportunities.- Work closely with the Production and Quality departments to, define, implement and maintain assembly processes used in the manufacture of large aircraft nacelle structures (Thrust Reversers and Fan Cowl Doors).- Ensure world-class, financially sustainable processes are established .These could be fully-automated, semi-automated or entirely manual assembly processes.- Effectively manage all assembly process risks associated with HSE, capability, capacity and finance.- Ensure that effective process planning is in place to support manufacture across multiple assembly lines, taking into account the different production constraints of rate and Takt time.- Define, implement and maintain capable processes, proven via the application of Statistical Process Control (SPC).Job Requirements- 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- Data driven mind set.- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), able to communicate technical subjects in simplistic terms.- Confident but with a good level of introspection and humility.- Experience in Lean Sigma (preferable).- Understanding of, APQP and PPAP methods and documents (preferable).- Specific knowledge of aircraft nacelle components and structures (desirable).- Background in Tooling and Fixtures (building and/or inspection).

Matchtech Group