Cirrus Aircraft UK Ltd · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineer II
Cirrus Aircraft UK Ltd is a company focused on developing innovative aviation solutions, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to improve manufacturing processes and support production. The role involves troubleshooting production issues, coordinating new product launches, and implementing quality control objectives.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Follow all safety standards and policies and ensure a safe operating environment, including use of appropriate protective equipment and identification of potential safety concerns
Develop capable and efficient manufacturing processes by studying product requirements and researching, designing, modifying, and validating manufacturing, assembly, and inspection methods
Specify, cost justify, design, develop and test various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods; and/or oversee the sourcing thereof
Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing processes, implementing new tooling, providing written procedures, supporting manufacturing issues, and evaluating results
Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify continuous improvement opportunities for safety, quality, delivery and cost. Apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials. Confer with equipment vendors. Solicit observations from operators. Collect, analyze, and summarize manufacturing information and trends
Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs
Keep equipment operational by specifying and coordinating maintenance and repair
Develop design-for-manufacturing criteria and process capability expertise to provide input to future product and process design activities
Confer with clients, suppliers, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status
Provide a manufacturing engineering presence on the production floor to assure interaction with team members from all shifts and appropriate manufacturing engineering support and feedback for the teams
Provide technical resources for incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action. Participate when requested in finished product and raw material MRB process
Provide training to production and support personnel. Develop and implement standard operating procedures. Support and implement standard manufacturing practices
Mentor other engineers and technicians in best practices
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree from an accredited college in an Engineering field or equivalent and 2-5 years of experience
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Ability to analyze complex problems and lead a systematic approach to determine root cause and corrective actions
Ability to drive projects to completion using tools and tactics to specify scope, schedule, and resource requirements
Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively with all levels of the organization in both verbal and written forms
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models
Proficient in Microsoft office and computer usage/application
Ability to read, write and speak the English language
High attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and determine root cause of problems
Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; objectivity and openness to others' views; positive attitude and team spirit
Support of organizational goals, objectives, and values; adherence to company policies and procedures; observation of safety and security procedures; participation in 6S program (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain, safety)
Tactfulness and respect in working with others regardless of their status or position or the urgency of situations; Acceptance of responsibility for own actions; Integrity in following through on commitments
Punctuality in arrival times and observance of appropriate break and meal periods; acceptable attendance record and proper utilization time clocks and time off request forms
Responsiveness to management direction; Diligence in completing tasks on time or proposing an alternate plan; openness to additional hours when necessary
Preferred
Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering preferred
Experience with Demand Flow Technology (DFT) preferred
Experience with Windchill MPMLink preferred
Experience with Creo preferred
CAD software skills desired – skills in Creo preferred
Knowledge of ERP and MES systems desired
Company
Cirrus Aircraft UK Ltd
We are the official Cirrus Aircraft representatives and only new Sales Centre for the UK, Ireland, and Channel Islands Based at Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, we also offer an inventory of selected Nearly New and Pre-owned Cirrus Aircraft.
Funding
Current Stage
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