Principal Production Engineer

3 months ago


Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Mirus Aircraft Seating Full time

JOB TITLE: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

HOURS: Full time/perm - 38 hours per week (Mon – Thurs: 8hrs/ Fri: 6 hrs – finish early)

SALARY: Competitive

LOCATION: Office based role

About the Role

Mirus Aircraft Seating is seeking a seasoned manufacturing engineer with extensive experience in a production environment, ideally within the aerospace or automotive sectors. This role involves overseeing the development, evaluation, and ongoing enhancement of commercial aerospace products as well as the manufacturing assembly procedures. Your expertise will be crucial in optimizing safety, performance, efficiency, yield, and cost through Lean Sigma and APQP methodologies.

In this position, you will support various new product development (NPD) projects, leading DFM/A, PFMEA, production readiness assessments, and the design and establishment of lean manufacturing cells to ensure successful product launches.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure readiness for production of new product development initiatives, spearheading readiness evaluations and planning activities.
  • Manage manufacturing engineering requirements through DFM/A, APQP, and project execution during the NPD/I process.
  • Design, manufacture, and introduce tooling and assembly aids.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product and process performance using Lean Sigma and APQP methodologies.
  • Specify new equipment, processes, and methods for investment or integration aligned with business goals.
  • Conduct process and performance optimization activities to achieve cost reductions and quality enhancements.
  • Mitigate operational risks utilizing structured tools and techniques.
  • Support production operations with system enhancements and foster a lean manufacturing culture.
  • Lead process performance and development improvement projects employing the DMAIC approach.
  • Engage in process-writing tasks, utilizing interlocked and error-proofing process control systems.

About You

To contribute to Mirus's growth trajectory, you will bring your expertise in manufacturing engineering, a passion for innovation, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to operational excellence, along with the following qualifications:

  • Experience in a highly regulated industry such as Automotive or Aerospace OEM or First Tier supplier.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve set objectives in a manufacturing environment.
  • Practical knowledge in the application and implementation of lean manufacturing principles.
  • Experience in facilitating and delivering industrial risk management tools, including APQP, FMEA, and Control Plans.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence product realization through a structured approach to DFM/A/C (Design for Manufacture, Assembly, Cost).
  • Experience conducting PPRs and effectively communicating results and actions during project gate reviews.
  • Familiarity with Robotics and Automation, including operational programming.
  • Project or Program Management experience.
  • Ability to assess, develop, and enhance existing production processes.
  • Strong communication skills, capable of conveying information to diverse audiences clearly.
  • High level of personal accountability and a proactive approach.
  • Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, supported by a professional qualification (university degree) or relevant vocational training.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can be part of our team dedicated to excellence in production.



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