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Principal Engineer - Producability

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bolton
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
11 Sep 2019
Reference
P7796

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Job Details

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow

The Opportunity
  • Establish a robust and effective interface with product design teams to ensure appropriate manufacturing methods, capabilities and techniques are considered and acted upon during the product design phase.
 
What are we looking for?
  • Degree/HNC/HND level of qualifications or equivalent in an engineering discipline plus substantial level of experience of aerospace/defence or related industry
  • Hands-on experience of manufacturing methods and processes
  • Experience in working within a Concurrent Engineering environment
  • Experience in monitoring manufacturing costs during development programs
  • Communication skills; the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
  • Forward thinking and comfortable in working outside their area of specialisation
  • Good negotiating and influencing skills
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Capable of working well within multinational teams
 
What’s in it for you?

The role will provide many stimulating challenges and personal development opportunities. MBDA values its employee’s personal and professional development and therefore provides opportunities for both on the job training, e-learning and classroom learning in a variety of technical and managerial subjects, the opportunity exists to create both movement and development opportunities across the Manufacturing Engineering Function as we begin on our journey to embrace Functional excellence.
 
What would you get?
  • Competitive salary, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level), superb learning and development opportunities and more….
 
The Role
  • Evaluate evolving designs in order to identify conflicts with Manufacturing Capability and Capacity
  • Participate in identifying and developing new manufacturing methods in support of evolving designs
  • Carry out investigations into the full range of Design/Make challenges and develop and prepare solutions, individually or as a member the Producability and Project Teams
  • Identify the manufacturing implications of emerging designs and undertake any necessary remedial or improvement actions
  • Plan, control and deliver assigned projects or work packages and input as required to cross-functional project investigations, ensuring requirements are delivered to plan
  • Assess any implications of sub-contract delivered items on the overall manufacturing process as required
  • Support the identification of business opportunities and preparation of bids in area(s) of expertise to facilitate the development of the high quality bids.
  • Maintain a high level of expertise in relevant technical areas, develop skills and capabilities to be able to provide effective services ,seeking and sharing good practice and knowledge to continuously improve practices, and supply technical support and expertise to others as required
  • Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority
  • Support the Manufacturing System Controller during the development phase of a programme
  • Identify risk and develop aversion strategies associated with evolving design and proposed manufacturing methodologies
  • Support in house and supplier design reviews as required
  • Support Development Hardware manufacture as required
  • Actively support and contribute to all industrial validation activities
 
What’s great about the team?
  • You will be joining a strong established team within Manufacturing Engineering Function, working with a group of people with a broad mix of skills and experience. You will be a key part in the delivery and evolution of the manufacturing engineering toolset.
 
Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual’s ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval).
MBDA is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.
Are you a member of LinkedIn?  If so, you are invited to join our LinkedIn Group to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news.  LinkedIn Group name: Engineering UK (Defence)

Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
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Telephone
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Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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