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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Henlow
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
19 Sep 2019
Reference
P7605

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Discipline
Manufacturing & Production
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The Opportunity
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the day to day support to the operations staff within the manufacturing facility. An opportunity has arisen in the development / Production manufacturing lines for a support engineer who would be responsible for translating design requirements into user instructions, including the development of the project manufacturing architecture.
 
What are we looking for?
  • Formal technical Engineering / Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 OR
  • Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • Able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Must demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving and commitment to work as part of a team to deliver the business.
  • 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.
  • Have the ability to communicate both within the working group and at various levels of the organisation.
 
What’s in it for you?
  • MBDA provides extensive on-the-job training
  • You will take a key role in the Henlow Manufacturing Engineering team
  • The work is technically challenging and rewarding. The variety of work offered within the team also presents an excellent opportunity for personal development
 
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
  • Working with the Principal Engineer, you will be working in multi-functional teams, responsible for tooling control and manufacturing problem identification and resolution
  • Support existing manufacturing lines and new product introduction
  • Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions
  • Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process
  • Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc.
  • Management of Configuration control by the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions
  • Support to the Non Conformance Process using SAP
  • Liaise with the design authority during the product prototype/development phase, to ensure optimised Design for Manufacture (DfM), supporting Design for Test and Cost.
 
What’s great about the team?
You will be working in a fast-paced, multi-functional operations team who strive for personal and professional excellence working on new product lines
 
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).
 
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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.   

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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
Website
Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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