Slingsby Advanced Composites has an exciting brand-new opportunity available for a Manufacturing Engineer to join this busy team. We are looking for individuals with experience in a production environment and engineering processes. Ideal candidate should have experience in composites or provide a statement on how you have transferable skills.
Skills Required for the Role
- The continuous improvement of product through the life cycle using lean tools and techniques to maximise efficiency and reduce waste.
- To identify process improvements during the manufacturing cycle in line with SQCDP requirements.
- To lead appropriate RCCA to ensure correct mitigations are applied to reduce repeat non-conformance.
- The assembly and generation of job cards as required until complete production handover is achieved.
- To liaise with production / process engineers to ensure the correct materials are selected for both tooling, covering support fixtures and craft related jigs in support of parts manufacture.
- To work with Production Management to ensure production estimates for hours and materials are both accurate and reflective of current processes.
- To provide additional support to the production teams in writing production planning documentation and updating of process plans.
- To work closely with the production team members to support first-off manufacture and improvement initiatives.
- To attend materials review board meetings and carry out any engineering related actions required to support the production teams.
Qualifications
- Knowledge and qualification in a vocational or specialised field short of degree level ie ONC / HNC Mechanical / Production Engineering
- Time served / recognised apprenticeship in related industry / or experienced in a similar role with transferable skills.
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience of working in a complex manufacturing environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrable experience of applying decision making and Continuous Improvement skills within a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
he successful candidate, will be based on site at Kirkbymoorside, where we offer:
Health Cash Plan
Half a day working on a Friday
Excellent Pension Scheme
Yearly Bonus (subject to terms and conditions)
Holiday Scheme
EAP and Health and Wellbeing Support
Due to the nature of the work, the role is a UK eyes only based role.
