Title : Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Systems & Controls) Contract Type : Permanent
Location : Airport Service Rd, Portsmouth PO3 5PE, United Kingdom
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Industries Ltd is an aerospace manufacturing facility part of the DART Aerospace Group. Here we are passionate about delivering quality technologies across a number of safety-orientated products in commercial and defense aerospace sectors. With a rich history in manufacturing excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering high standards of service across all of our site-based disciplines from the valued manufacturing of the products to the support functions, which enable our success. We embody our robust organizational values in our daily activities in order to maintain and flourish within an engaged workplace culture.
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Systems and Controls) is responsible for the delivery of robust, capable manufacturing process through the introduction of PLC and industry 4.The candidate will provide expert knowledge on machinery, processes and automation to support the Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance teams. The Senior ME will support the identification of projects through their analysis and understanding of the key issues and opportunities, and will then manage the projects, using data and structured problem solving techniques. Provide technical expertise on electrical/electronics to deliver solutions to complex problems.
Lead the definition of manufacturing facilities and equipment requirements for the introduction of new or upgraded facilities and equipment.
Evaluate and develop manufacturing processes and controls to improve quality and product throughput, and reduce cost.
Completion of Electrical/Electronic process improvement initiatives.
Introduction of networked OEE systems, Short Interval Control.
Use of DMAIC principles to implement improvements, and to present projects to the teams and stakeholders.
Applying lean principles to identify and reduce waste, and optimize processes
Effective Project management.
Significant experience in Manufacturing / Maintenance / Production Engineering or similar.
Experience in PLC programming – Siemens preferred.
Familiarity with the implementation of OEE systems.
Knowledge and familiarity with condition based monitoring.
Experience managing projects, using problem solving skills and root cause analysis
HNC/HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering/ time served apprenticeship with relevant experience
Experience working within Aerospace industry standards including AS9100 Quality Systems (Desired)
07:30 -16:15: Monday-Thursday
~Generous Salary Sacrifice Pension Provision
~ Competitive Company Sick Pay Entitlement
~Access to Retail Vouchers Via Perks at work
~ Access to Employee Assistance Programme
~ Cycle to Work Scheme supplied by Blackhawk Network