Manufacturing Engineer - Propulsion Technology

<p><strong>Manufacturing Engineer</strong></p><p><br><br>Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.<br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Kidderminster (eligible for Hybrid upon completion of probation)</li><li>£35,000 - £52,000 + excellent bens.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Join a world-class engineering team at the forefront of advanced propulsion technology!</p><p><br></p><p>We are a pioneering defence and aerospace organisation specialising in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance rocket motors and energetic systems. Our technologies power some of the most sophisticated platforms in operation today, supporting national security and allied capability around the globe.</p><p><br></p><p>The successful candidate will be part of the Operations department structure and is pivotal in solving manufacturing issues, improving processes and methods with manufacturing teams, driving change and continuous improvement!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities: Manufacturing Engineer</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>To provide & the develop suitable methods, processes, and instructions for the manufacture of products to meet requirements of safety, quality & productivity</li><li>Designing and implementing machine / tooling modifications to optimise output</li><li>Deliver capital projects from concept to introduction</li><li>Addressing any bottlenecks or issues with production</li><li>To design basic jigs & fixtures, test equipment & tooling as necessary</li><li>Providing technical support, guidance, and training to others.</li><li>Create standard operating procedures for technical tasks and process control documents</li><li>Ensure safety requirements are understood and legal requirements are met</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation</li><li>Define and monitor KPI performance. xwzovoh </li><li>Identifying and implementing cost reduction improvements.</li><li>Working alongside the Quality team to verify effectiveness of quality control systems</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Experience: Manufacturing Engineer</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Essential Experience</strong></li><li>Previous experience within a production environment in a Manufacturing Engineering role</li><li>Previous experience in lean manufacturing tools and techniques, including, but not limited to; value stream mapping, 6S, KanBan, Kaizen, MRL, PFMEA and SPC</li><li>Experience in Manufacturing Engineering in an ISO 9001 environment</li><li>Experience in project delivery and problem solving</li><li>Experience of operating within a strong H&S Culture</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></li><li>Experience of EN9100, AS9100, ISO 14001, 18001 would be an advantage</li><li>Experience in the Defence Industry would be an advantage</li><li>Experience utilising quality tools and Advanced Product Quality Planning techniques including, but not limited to; Capability studies, DoE, 8D, Lean Sigma, Control Plans, APQP</li></ul>