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“Principal Manufacturing Engineer at MBDA. Skills: Leadership of manufacturing Engineering team, Continuous improvement activities, Manufacturing architecture, Factory of the future principles. Day-to-day leadership of the manufacturing Engineering team. Managing project and functional workloads”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure completion on time through the team; Delivery of the team; Ensure optimised Design for Manufacture (DfM); Provide a robust and repeatable manufacturing system
Industry & Context.
Proactive approach to problem solving
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), Security Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 and Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject OR Degree in relevant Engineering subject, Able to work with minimum supervision, Must demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving and commitment to work to meet our delivery milestones, Have the ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions, Must be able to work within and contribute to a team environment, Awareness of digital communication platforms to work and communicate effectively within the workplace
What You'll Do.
Day-to-day leadership of the manufacturing Engineering team
Managing project and functional workloads
Leading continuous improvement activities
Representing the manufacturing team at various forums
People sickness & absence management
Dynamic working arrangements management
Individual output management
Manage Senior Manufacturing Engineers in their day-to-day technical role
Support the manufacturing area in its growth and rate increase
Drive continuous improvement through the team/organisation and lead CI activities
Support manufacturing architecture plans to operate lean principles
Compiling business cases for process improvements/factory of the future concepts
Support the Non-Conformance Process
Interface with the design authority during the product prototype/development phase
Ensure processes and equipment contribute to a safe working environment
Develop and maintain manufacturing methods
processes and equipment
Develop and maintain cross functional relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
Perform and review PFMEAs (process failure mode effect analysis)
Support the training and development of the Process Engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Representing the manufacturing team at various forums; Develop and maintain cross functional relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers; Work and communicate effectively within the workplace
Communication Scope
Awareness of digital communication platforms to work and communicate effectively within the workplace
Process & Methodology
Managing project and functional workloads
Full Job Description
An exciting new opportunity has become available within Manufacturing Engineering Henlow for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join the team. **Salary** : Circa £47,000 depending on experience **Dynamic (hybrid) working** : 4/5 days per week on-site due to workload classification **Security Clearance** : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. **What we can offer you:** * **Company bonus** : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) * **Pension** : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% * **Overtime:** opportunity for paid overtime * **Flexi Leave:** Up to 15 additional days * **Flexible working:** We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements * **Enhanced parental leave:** offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments * **Facilities** : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking. * **Healthcare Cash Plan:** The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. **The opportunity:** The Principal Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the manufacturing Engineering team. This will involve managing project and functional workloads to ensure completion on time through the team, leading continuous improvement activities, representing the manufacturing team at various forums and being responsible for the delivery of the team. Furthermore, it is a leadership role that involves people management; sickness &
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