Manufacturing Engineer

OverviewThis Manufacturing Engineering Process/Support Engineer vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation. The job holder will be engaged in a wide variety of Engineering process operations and acting as the first line of production support during the manufacture and assembly of satellite components, sub assemblies and structures.This is an ideal opportunity to progress your career within a space delivery capability. This is an area of significant growth within Expleo, an area where we are looking at growing future team leads from within demonstrating our commitment to continue to grow our space business.We are now looking for experienced Engineers to continue their career within AIT Mechanical Operations as part of a company expanding its internal space capability.ResponsibilitiesIn line with project needs, perform the digital assignment of Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs) to BOM hardware. Attach the associated design datapack and publish to the operational MES system.Monitor operational process performance and undertake Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) processes to optimise working modes and improve STV accuracy.Support the production team with operational build queries and escalate as required.Deliver support to and co-ordinate MGSE team process improvements.Lead the investigation and first closure of operational non-conformances.Produce rework instructions / deviation plans / discrepancies based on project requirements.Support Lessons Learned and PPS’sUndertake work package improvement actions to improve MGSE cost, schedule or quality.Support project meetings e.g. SQCDP and drive action closure.QualificationsEngineering degree, or equivalent, with proven practical Engineering & manufacturing knowledge and experience.Candidates without accredited qualifications will be considered depending upon experience.Essential skillsAssembly/Manufacturing Work InstructionsRework Work InstructionsBlue Lines (Process Clarification to Production)Red Lines (Process Modifications)Continuous improvement solutionsWIS publication against weekly work-to listWIS quality feedback from operations (Via 3DX Loopback process)Delivery of assigned continuous improvement initiativesFeedback from operations on reaction speed and quality of supportContinuous improvement solutionsExperience working in a high quality Spacecraft Production (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration & Test) environmentGeneral knowledge of Space systems, validation and verificationDesired skillsUse of software applications (3D Experience / Delmia)Cleanliness and ContaminationForeign Object Damage (FOD) AwarenessDamage by Industrial Means (DIM) AwarenessWorking at Height Safe Use & TheoryHealth & Safety awareness for Manufacturing Engineers working on SOIExperienceExperience of:RF interconnectivity - Coaxial cable, waveguide & fibre optics installationStructural assembly Equipment / sub-assembly installation and integrationDC Harness installation and connectionBonded item installation - Adhesive bondingMLI installation (thermal blanket) & Thermal filler manufacture and installationTest InstrumentationLaser trackingDelmia Apriso Trained - MBOM / Delmia Instruction Authoring / Effectivity & Generic ManagementBenefitsCollaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challengesWe empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projectsExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training coursesCompetitive company benefitsAlways working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quoAs a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessibleCommunicating and promoting vacanciesOffering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the jobAnticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as requiredSupporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive#LI-BM1 #J-18808-Ljbffr