Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Description

Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer – Fife, Scotland

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance minimum 5 years UK residency

The Senior NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer role will be focused on the execution of new product introductions on Circuit Card and mechanical assemblies. With a strong technical background in mechanical assembly processes, the NPI Engineer will ensure the successful introduction of new products into Manufacturing through the application of robust manufacturing principles and processes.

Responsibilities:

Focus on CCA & Unit Level assemblyTechnical and Manufacturing Eng. lead on NPI Builds, with ownership for the execution to agreed schedule and cost, and to required Quality standards and Manufacturing best practicesEngagement at all stages of the NPI process; from Bid and Proposal through execution of NPI Builds as a precursor to product release into full rate production.Active participation in DFM and "manufacturability" analyses and reportingUse manufacturing data to identify and address issuesUse data to drive Systemic Root Cause and Corrective ActionIdentify, expedite and / or escalate any quality or performance issuesIdentify skills training or development requirements and escalate through managementReport & maintain Manufacturing Engineering metrics, track performance against Team KPI and Individual Goals & ObjectivesEnsure metrics are used / responded to in order to optimize processesSupport the Program Cells and the rest of the Engineering community when requiredEssential Skills:

Qualified to minimum HND level in Manufacturing / Production Engineering or a related Engineering disciplineStrong knowledge of electro–mechanical manufacturing processes over a wide range of technologies, processes and production platformsWide–ranging understanding of electronic and electro–mechanical product design and operationCan demonstrate contribution to specific improvements in Production Programs' effectiveness efficiency and optimizationUnderstands, and promotes the principles and benefits of Design for Excellence (DfX)Can lead / participate in process FMEA development, design review and risk mitigation processesUnderstands the principles of 6 Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Lean ManufacturingDesired Skills:

Knowledge of Circuit Card Assembly ProcessesUnderstanding of electro–mechanical manufacturing processes over a wide range of technologies, processes and production platformsExperience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous.

Ad ID: 5417051158