Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

Working Hours

• Core operational hours are 07:30–16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30–12:30 on Friday.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead production planning implementation from original concept through production.
• Design manufacturing processes using the Zero Defect Manufacturing tool suite and APQP Core Tools.
• Develop and optimize SOPs and process specifications.
• Create engineering documentation and manage point-of-introduction activities.
• Lead improvements to reduce scrap and rework.
• Support Material Review Board reviews of process deviations and product faults.
• Present technical information to senior internal and external audiences.
• Identify technical problems and establish improved process controls.
• Comply with environmental, health, safety, and energy procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum HND or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or Aerospace.
• Demonstrable manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in aerospace, automotive, or yellow goods.
• Six Sigma Green Belt qualification.
• Experience with APQP standards, including process flow diagrams, PFMEA, control plans, measurement system analysis, and process capability.
• Experience with Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, and A3 or 8D problem-solving techniques.
• The position requires UK National Security Vetting Security Check clearance.

Desirable Experience

• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen activities such as 5S.
• Experience with composite material lay-up processes.
• Specification interpretation experience.

Workplace

• The role is based at the Luton manufacturing site.
• Occasional travel to equipment supplier locations may be required.

Benefits

• Benefits include a bonus opportunity, pension contributions, life assurance, holiday entitlement, income protection, shopping discounts, and employee assistance.
• The site provides onsite parking, a food hub, vending machines, and access to additional local discounts.