Industrial Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain)
- Employer
- MBDA
- Location
- Bolton
- Salary
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
- Closing date
- 18 Sep 2019
- Reference
- P7804
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- Discipline
- Project Engineering
- Sector
- Defence
- Job Type
- Engineer
Job Details
Role Title and Location: Industrial Manufacturing Engineer - Bolton
Job Ref No: P7804
Directorate: Manufacturing UK
MBDA Level of role: Level 4
Reports to : Industrial Manufacturing Manager
The Opportunity
Manage the performance of the supply base to ensure that they deliver product to time, quality and cost.
What are we looking for?
- Ideally qualified to HNC.HND or equivalent, plus substantial relevant experience
- In depth knowledge of manufacturing processes
- An understanding of Electrical and Electronic processes would be an advantage
- A good understanding of Project Management and Supply Chain principles, practices and processes
- Can define, re-engineer and review processes
- Good commercial and financial understanding
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Good communication skills; able to communicate verbally and in writing
- UKAS Lead Assessor qualified
What’s in it for you?
- MBDA, a world leader in missiles and missile systems, is a multi-national group with 10,000 employees on industrial facilities in France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, , and the United States
- With some of the most sophisticated technology in defence, MBDA is Europe’s leading guided weapons company and with this in mind we continually look to broaden our existing talent base whilst maintaining a strategic edge, by exploiting new markets and new applications for our world-class technology base
- Our success is based on the dedication of our people and we strive to offer each and every employee an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding career
- Our work is complex, challenging and innovative. It takes a range of professionals across the full engineering and commercial spectrum to carry it out. Whatever field our people specialise in, they all share the same mind-set: a drive to make things work better and to redefine the established standards
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
- Support the Industrial Manager in the implementation of the Industrial Validation Plans within the Supply Base to ensure that robust and comprehensive technical and manufacturing solutions are available
- Carry out Product Assessments to ensure that the MBDA industrial Requirements are met and producibility objectives are achieved
- Support the Industrial Manager in Production Readiness Reviews within the Supply Base ensuring appropriate levels of Manufacturing, Inspection and Test readiness.Where gaps are identified ensure that the appropriate improvement plans are put into place
- Initiate product containment action planning as appropriate
- Ensure that supplier non-conformances are managed to closure with effective remedial and corrective actions throughout the product life cycle for commodity suppliers only.
- Conduct review of supplier First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) both at the supplier and at MBDA ensuring they comply with MBDA data pack requirements, resolving any issues to a satisfactory conclusion.
- Support to the Manufacturing Integrated Production Teams and Defect Review Boards or Project Meetings, taking responsibility for the timely resolution of any supplier issues associated with Programme, Quality and Cost
- Responsible for the setting of the Goods Inwards Inspection criteria in SAP using the inspection planning and inspection methods functionality
- Responsible for undertaking product verification activity at the Supplier prior to product delivery in accordance with the needs of the Project (i.e The Industrial Manager & Product Assurance Manager)
- Responsible for ensuring product specific Manufacturing System delivery requirements are met by suppliers and any corrective actions are in place
- Interface management with ISP (Industrial Policy, Global Supply Chain & Procurement), Programmes Quality, Operations Quality and Design
What’s great about the team?
- Manufacturing UK is an integral part of the Operations Directorate whose principal mission is to ensure that MBDA deliverable commitments are met in terms of time, cost and quality. We pride ourselves in providing the ultimate application of Manufacturing expertise and capability throughout the entire lifecycle and supply chain of our product.
- We're passionate about our people and recognise that to continually exceed our clients' expectations and needs, Manufacturing UK require an intelligent and motivated team.
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
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.
- Website
- https://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01438754500
- Location
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6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom
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