Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Huddersfield, UK
Contract // Full Time Permanent hire
4 Days Onsite
Requirements
Bachelor's/Masters degree in Engineering or a related field.
Previous experience in a similar role within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gear box
Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)
Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards.
Proficient in root cause analysis and failure mode analysis techniques.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on team, quality and continuous improvement.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Digital measurement methodology, there will be a requirement to develop programmes to automate the post process of measurement data sets and implement training in the use of these tools to the production and quality teams
Working knowledge of the manufacturing methods of rotating components including, but not limited to, turning, boring and milling
Working knowledge of engineering, manufacturing techniques
Detailed understanding of dimensional measurement systems and principles
Ability to interpret technical drawings and create/ approve stage manufacturing drawings
Review drawings, GD&T, materials and finishes for manufacturability and inspection viability.
Key Responsibilities
To have a good understanding of the implications and practices associated with heat treatment processes
Define critical characteristics, process controls and inspection strategies.
Identify manufacturing risks (process capability, tooling, distortion, yield, rework, scrap).
Support PFMEA, control plans and first-article inspection strategies.
Support supplier onboarding and part industrialisation from prototype to series production.
Validate machining strategies, tooling plans and inspection methods prior to release.
Perform supplier technical audits and manufacturing readiness reviews (MRR).
Define manufacturing routes and process assumptions for new and modified designs.
Provide manufacturing sign-off at design gates (PDR, CDR, release to manufacture).
To be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for gear profile generation (hobbing, shaping, and profile grinding) and finish grinding (journals & cones/ thrust faces), liaising between the Design Engineering team and the machine tool operators.
To provide guidance of manufacturability of components and capability of the machine tools to ensure a right first time approach is achievable and to support the design projects in design reviews, providing clear input
To lead PFMEAs; incl. process mapping, risk mitigation and creation/ approval of procedures and protocols
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
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FullTime
- Category:
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Manufacturing