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Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly Specialist - Aerospace, Burnley
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Location:
Burnley, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
8
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
Job Description:
Job summary
Our client, a leading Aerospace Engineering & Manufacturing organisation, is currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Assembly Specialist to join them on a permanent basis at their site in Burnley.
Key skills required for this role
Assembly Processes, CAD software packages (CATIA v5 preferable).
Important
Manufacturing Assembly and Repair Specialist.
Join the forefront of aircraft engine innovation with a leading aerospace company in the Burnley area. They are a global leader shaping the future of aviation. Their cutting-edge products and services empower all types of aircraft, from regional to long-range commercial planes, ensuring they soar with unparalleled efficiency and performance.
With a legacy of excellence in nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, and maintenance, they've been recognized by Forbes as one of the top employers worldwide.
What will you be doing
As an Assembly Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling their Structures Manufacturing Engineering community to excel. Your responsibilities will include:
* Acting as the focal point for Assembly processes, leveraging expertise within the company.
* Maximizing production method capabilities by identifying improvement opportunities.
* Collaborating closely with Production and Quality departments to define, implement, and maintain assembly processes for large aircraft nacelle structures.
* Ensuring the establishment of world-class, financially sustainable assembly processes.
* Effectively managing assembly process risks related to HSE, capability, capacity, and finance.
* Implementing effective process planning to support manufacture across multiple assembly lines.
* Defining, implementing, and maintaining capable processes supported by Statistical Process Control (SPC).
What we're looking for
* Degree educated in an appropriate subject (Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering) with at least 5 years of industrial experience OR at least 10 years experience without degree education.
* Proficient with CAD software packages (CATIA v5 preferable).
* Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferable).
* Thorough understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
* Good understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
* Good understanding of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methods.
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), able to communicate technical subjects in simplistic terms.
* Confident but with a good level of introspection and humility.
* Experience in Lean Sigma.
* Understanding of APQP and PPAP methods and documents.
* Specific knowledge of aircraft nacelle components and structures.
* Background in Tooling and Fixtures (building and/or inspection).
* 37-hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1 pm finish on Friday.
* Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month.
* 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
* Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave.
* 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax-efficient salary exchange.
* 4x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme.
* Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan.
* Group income protection scheme paying 50% of your salary if you are too ill to work.
* Support with continuous professional and career development.
* Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.
* On-site catering facilities with subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch.
* Option to purchase company shares with additional free shares from the company.
* Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa with a 54% discount as a gold member.
* Wellbeing support through employee assistance programmes, including mental health support, remote GP, second opinions, and physiotherapy.
* Cycles to work scheme.
* Discounts on high street purchases via benefits platform.
* Long Service awards with monetary and additional annual leave benefits.
* Relaxed dress code on Fridays.
* Support for flexible working.
* Referral scheme with a potential £1,000 reward.
* Electric car charging points on site.
* Entry into a draw for a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience.
* Fully funded quarterly site team-building events.
Management of this role
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