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Junior Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Hamble-Le-Rice
Industry Sector: Aerospace Manufacturing
Permanent Opportunity: 37hrs per week
Are you a recent engineering graduate or an apprentice-trained engineer looking to launch your career in aerospace manufacturing? Our client, a leading company in the aerospace sector, is seeking enthusiastic Junior Manufacturing Engineers to join their dynamic team.
You'll be joining a team at the forefront of military aerospace manufacturing, where you'll play a key role in delivering high-performance components for critical defence programs.
In this role, you'll be hands-on with final and sub-assembly processes, driving improvements and innovation in the production of complex military fuel tanks, canopy assemblies, and probe refueling equipment. You'll also work on MRO/RTW (Return to Work) surveys and manufacturing process development, helping to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
What's in It for You?
- Full training and development to kickstart your career in aerospace manufacturing.
- The chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a globally recognised industry.
- A supportive team environment with experienced engineers to guide you.
- 26 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays
- Early finish Fridays
- Eligibility Costco membership
- Onsite gym - 5 per month
- Plus much more, including opportunities for career progression.
Key Responsibilities Include;
- Take ownership of your performance, ensuring high-quality work, on-time delivery, and cost control.
- Drive manufacturing excellence by leading process planning, tooling, inspection criteria, and lean methodologies.
- Create clear and effective engineering instructions to enhance manufacturing efficiency, cost management, and quality control.
- Engage with customers to understand and support both internal and external needs.
- Lead innovation by supporting New Technology Initiatives (NTI) and overseeing equipment upgrades from purchase to commissioning.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) with a strong focus on Design for Manufacture (DFM) and operational performance.
- Manage tooling requirements, supporting design from concept to final implementation.
- Assess process and equipment changes through cost-benefit analysis to optimize production efficiency.
- Ensure a safe working environment by leading Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) projects and maintaining compliance.
- Improve product quality by identifying and reducing process variations and driving root cause analysis.
- Define, measure, and enhance process capability using lean manufacturing principles.
- Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives, reducing costs and increasing capacity.
- Support and deliver training to enhance skills within the manufacturing environment.
- Lead and participate in both local and site-wide improvement projects.
- Ensure resource allocation aligns with business needs, managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
- Advocate for best practices and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with company processes and objectives.
Skills
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aeronautical Engineering OR an apprentice-trained background with an HNC qualification in engineering.
- Experience or an interest in mechanical assembly, preferably in the aerospace or automotive sectors.
- A keen eye for detail and a problem-solving mindset.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
- Enthusiasm to learn and grow within a fast-moving engineering environment.
- Knowledge of Assembly practises riveting, fasteners installation, match drilling of multiple components sealing of aircraft structures, installing aircraft components into jigs and fixtures.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- Six Sigma Green Belt trained and certified.
- Experience in a metallics manufacturing environment.
- Prepared to travel within the UK and overseas to meet the customer and/or our suppliers.
- Prepared to work on shift if required.
