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ProcessManufacturingEngineer
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“Process Manufacturing Engineer at MBDA UK. Skills: Process Manufacturing Engineering, Circuit Card Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing, Continuous improvement activities, Technical problem solving, Quality control, Manufacturing methods, processes and equipment development, Data-based approach, SPC. Supporting the manufacturing area in its growth and rate increase. Carrying out improvement activities”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve increasing product delivery requirements; Maintaining and improving processes and standards; Achieve large backlog of orders over the next 5-10 years; Production output more than tripling; Ensure optimised Design for Manufacture (DfM); Ensure processes and equipment contribute to a safe working environment; Meeting internal quality requirements; Support a robust manufacturing system
Industry & Context.
Solving technical problems; Root cause analyses; Resolve issues and queries
British Citizen only, HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21, Formal further education certificate to HND or equivalent in a relevant subject, BEngSc in relevant Engineering/Technical Degree, An understanding and appreciation for quality control, Analytical mindset with the willingness to learn, Proficient in computer and internet use, including proficiency in commonly used applications such as Microsoft Office Suite & manufacturing systems such as: ERP systems, Manufacturing Execution System etc., A proactive approach to process improvements
Nice to Have
Experience in Circuit Card Manufacturing or Design is beneficial, Knowledge of PCBA Processes and Technologies is beneficial
What You'll Do.
Supporting the manufacturing area in its growth and rate increase
Carrying out improvement activities
Support the Non-Conformance process
Interface with the design authority during the product development phase
Ensure processes and equipment contribute to a safe working environment
Develop and maintain manufacturing methods
processes and equipment with a data-based approach
Resolve issues and queries with the operations team on the shop floor
Perform and review PFMEAs
Develop tooling to aid the manufacturing process
Create and modify machine programmes for the assembly
manufacture or inspection of circuit cards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with test, manufacturing and quality engineers; Building relationships with stakeholders including the operations, design support and calibration and maintenance teams; Interface with the design authority; Support the New Product Introduction team; Resolve issues and queries with the operations team on the shop floor
Full Job Description
An opportunity has become available at the MBDA UK Bolton site to work as part of a team of experienced engineers to support the increasing product delivery requirements, maintaining and improving processes and standards to achieve this. **Salary** : Circa £43,000 depending on experience **Dynamic (hybrid) working** : Minimum of 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification **Security Clearance** : British Citizen only. 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 * **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. * **Facilities** : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more… **The opportunity:** As a Process Engineer, you will work as part of the Printed Circuit Card Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing business unit with a focus on the manufacture of our products. The Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Business unit produces high complexity products with a high mix, low volume output. The business unit is rapidly growing in order to achieve the large backlog of orders over the next 5-
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