Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Frontline Recruitment Derby Limited are working in partnership with a global aerospace manufacturing company who require a Senior Manufacturing Engeineer to report into the Engineering Manager.

Purpose of the Role:

To work & plan the new machining & fabrication packages ensuring that lean manufacturing techniques are utilised. This will involve seeing parts from start to finish, working closely with production to improve and reduce costs. This is a hands-on role supporting the day to day engineering requirements, leading a team of engineers, working on current and future projects for their Derby site.

Accountabilities:

* Lead a small team of engineers which will include estimating/programming/planning engineers

* Introduce new products - planning methods of manufacture & industrialisation of new products from start to finish

* Identify tooling needs, working with subcontractors on detailed quotes & solutions

* Support all departmentss & trouble shooting issues

* Identify improvement opportunities & cost reduction

* Attend weekly meetings & project reviews

Core Skills/Attributes:

* Project Management

* Must have proven Engineering background in Aerospace

* Knowledge of machining/fabrication/welding processors

* Planning, creating route cards/job cards using MRP system

* Estimating experience - overseeing quotes

* Ability to read and understand drawings

* Experience of lean manufacturing

* Knowledge of SOP documents and control plan creation

Hours

Days - Monday to Friday, 8-4.45 pm, 12.30 pm finish on a Friday!

Salary

Circa £45k, subject to negotiation based on experience

Plus excellent benefits you would expect from a leading manufacturer within the aerospace industry.

CV's in the first instance please

Location: Newton Solney, GB

Posted Date: 10/4/2024