Lead Manufacturing Engineer

2 weeks ago


Hingham, Norfolk, United Kingdom Mirus Aircraft Seating Limited Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year


About the role

You will be responsible for introducing and managing production lines, supporting new projects development, and continuous improvement of commercial aerospace products, in addition to manufacturing assembly processes. Supporting the launch of our products, you will be able to apply your expertise to optimize the safety, performance, efficiency, yield, and processes using Lean Sigma

​Supporting multiple new product development (NPD) Projects you will lead DFM/A, PFMEA, production readiness reviews and the design and implementation of lean manufacturing cells to ensure production viability on launch.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBLITLIES:

In your role as our Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

  • Increase production capacity with introduction of new production lines
  • Lead a small team of manufacturing engineers, ensuring alignment of activities across NPI, production support, and process improvement
  • Support production readiness of new product development programs, leading readiness reviews and planning activities to support
  • Drive CIP culture
  • Introduce lean manufacturing programmes
  • Drive to improve production efficiency
  • Ensure all manufacturing activities meet AS9100 regulatory standards
  • Collaborate with design, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
  • Fulfil Manufacturing Engineering requirements with DFM/A, and project execution throughout NPD/I Process
  • Lead the design, manufacture and introduction of tooling and assembly aids
  • Lead problem-solving on complex production issues, ensuring robust corrective actions
  • Conduct PFMEA, process capability analysis, and root cause investigation
  • Support the development of junior engineers, building internal technical capability and succession strength

About you

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your expertise within a manufacturing engineering capacity, a passion for innovation, problem solving abilities and drive for operational excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

  • Significant experience working in a serial production line manufacturing environment as a Manufacturing / Production / Process Engineer
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, composites, assembly, and finishing
  • Demonstrable experience leading NPI (New Product Introduction)
  • CAD/CAM literacy and ability to interpret complex technical drawings
  • Practical working knowledge in the application and implementation of lean manufacturing
  • Demonstrable experience of influencing product realization using a structured approach to DFM/A/C. (Design for Manufacture, Assembly, Cost)
  • Practical working knowledge of robotics and automation including operational programming
  • Ability to evaluate, develop and improve existing production processes
  • Understanding of AS9100, or similar quality management standards.
  • Technical experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification (university degree) and/or background in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical)

Desirable:

  • Experience working in a highly regulated industry such as Automotive / Aerospace OEM or First Tier supplier or equivalent industries
  • Or a relevant (IMechE) or (IET) qualification / Apprenticeship or equivalent vocational training
  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

​Personal skills / attributes:

  • Demonstratable strong project management and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
  • High level of personal accountability and a strong bias for action

We really want to hear from you, so don't miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database.  Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details.  If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Manufacturing Engineer position.  Come on a journey with us and be part of delivering our defined business and sales targets to continue our journey of growth.

Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.



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