Venn Group
Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Agency Reference: 7053300
Portsmouth
6 Month+ Contract (Extension Likely)
Inside IR35
Our client, a leading Aerospace & Defence organisation, are recruiting for a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to act as the main technical manufacturing interface into a Product Line/Integrated Project Team.
Within this contract, you will be responsible for:
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Managing all aspects of New Product Introduction to Manufacturing and Facilities for areas of responsibility, ensuring that all technical, programme and cost issues are executed according to the company standards and customer satisfaction
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Delivering all Manufacturing Engineering inputs (work instructions, routings, cost models, proposals etc.) in line with the business processes
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Identifying any manufacturing facility or capability limitations preventing successful project completion and work across the team to resolve the issues
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Providing manufacturing technical support to problem solving activities including NCRs, IRB/NRBs and Kaizans
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Identifying operational performance and technical risks through systematic monitors and propose mitigations/resolutions
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Delivering continuous improvement activities to progress the capabilities of manufacturing and ensure the ongoing competitiveness of the Product Line
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Championing implementation of Design for Manufacture and Assembly methodologies for New Product Introduction demanding use of standard and qualified processes as much as is possible
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Implementing / conforming to all Company health, safety, environment and statutory policies within the Manufacturing organisation
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Implementing the Product Line Manufacturing strategy
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Continuously developing own Manufacturing Engineering skill base. Demonstrate ownership and accountability
The successful candidate will have the following:
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No less than 3 years’ experience of Engineering within the space, aerospace or military electronics engineering sector
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Experience and knowledge of high reliability electronics, surface mount assembly and RF products
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Familiar with all aspects of the project life cycle from design to production, including formal reviews, programme control, risk management, cost control
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General awareness of Manufacturing Systems (CAD, CAM, Manufacturing Execution System, SAP, Technical Publications, etc.) relevant to the business
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Experienced working within a matrix structure
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Proactive, with the proven ability to implement change to the benefit of the business
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.