Job Purpose:

Support manufacturing engineering activities in one or a combination of the following areas of responsibilities:

Production

Process design

Equipment/Tool design

Quality & continuous Improvement

Key Responsibilities:

General and Task Management

• Support continuous improvement to enhance the capability of existing processes and remove waste.
• Investigate Engineering issues on the production line. Raise NCRs and WQN where appropriate and managing the process through to CIB and implementation on the production line.
• Review new Designs and raise Work Instructions to support the Production Team.
• Attend MRB to review and disposition parts.
• Attend CRB meetings to review Engineering Changes and provide implementation plans for revised or new product.
• Support jig and fixture design and tool design.
• Identify and justify capital equipment investment.
• Analyse downtime, identify trends and develop solutions.
• Ensure accuracy of manufacturing engineering procedures, documentation and systems data.
• Attend various meetings and report to the Senior Leadership Team and GM level when required.
• Produce written reports and make presentations.
• Perform root cause analysis (5 Why, 8Ds) to resolve problems permanently.
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks relative to the value stream or central function.
• Travel may be requested to other companies within the AVIC Cabin Systems family.

(This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.- The successful applicant will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation).

Self-Management

• Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures
• Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies
• Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere
• Anticipates and overcomes obstacles
• Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions
• Embraces personal challenge
• Confident, rounded thinking
• Is self-aware
• Is resilient, optimistic and open to change

Key Performance Measures:-

Safety

Quality

Cost

Delivery

Knowledge, Education, Skills and Experience

Knowledge:

Understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes.

Working knowledge of Airbus and or Boeing systems and processes.

Good working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD

Good knowledge and experience of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Lean Manufacturing techniques would be beneficial

Education & Professional experience:

Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering degree or similar discipline is desirable.

Previous experience in a similar environment, i.e. automotive or aerospace is beneficial but not essential.

Engineering graduates will also be considered.

Skills required:

Self-supervising within the expectations of senior management

Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes

Understanding of engineering, scientific and other technical information

Understanding of lean manufacturing

Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment

Planning and prioritising activities

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to present data effectively

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of health and safety practices

Team working and leading skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to effectively train people inside and outside their work group

Distinguished record of creativity and innovation

Develops and applies advanced technologies, engineering principles, theories and concepts

Exercises comprehensive discretion in judgement and initiative in setting and implementing goals

Ability to negotiate the most complex arrangements with groups and stakeholders

Internal Relationships & Interactions:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Engineers, Production Managers, Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, CNC Programmers, Master Assemblers, Maintenance Engineers

External Relationships & Interactions:

OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, etc) 3rd party resource, part, equipment or service providers