Newton Abbot (Barnes Aerospace)
Shaldon Road
Newton Abbot, TQ12 4SQ, GBR
MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company, is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd and Defence industry, leveraging an in depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero engine component manufacture and repair.
The Role
This is a key role within the Newton Abbot business reporting directly to the site Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will direct and coordinate activities of a team of around 8 manufacturing engineering personnel designing and developing manufacturing processes, programming and tooling for a range of projects. The Manufacturing Engineering Leader will have overall responsibility for planning, organisation, control, integration and completion of all engineering projects for the team. This role will also be accountable for ensuring technical support in estimating and launching new programs (NPI) and measuring and improving existing programs within the business continuous improvement program.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Core ME team activities:
- Set clear SMART objectives and drive the team forward to achieve these goals.
- Develop the team by generating a skills matrix, identifying training requirements.
- Manage team holidays and sickness.
- Succession planning - develop the team for the future.
- Plan for engineering resource requirements and allocation against project timelines.
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) to deliver program timescales and financial budgets:
- Inclusive of new products introduced to the plant and new machine tools.
- Develop process for costing new quotes, ensuring all costs and NRCs are completely understood and captured before submitting.
- Ensure all equipment and capital costs are justified by using ROCE and be able to present findings in a robust and coherent manner.
- Lead New Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to deliver them in time and to financial forecasts:
- Use data analysis to optimise and prioritise cost reduction opportunities.
- Champion the role out of SPC monitoring and control across the plant.
- Champion the role out of six sigma tools such as PFD, PFMEA etc.
- Lead a new Advanced Development Program to define and deliver a roadmap for the future state of technology in MBANA:
- Machine Tool technology / strategy (high speed machining/laser technology/additive manufacturing?)
- Automation (lights out factory)
- Part traceability for internal tracking and Poka Yoke on all processes. (Target zero escapes)
- Industry 4.0
- Develop new standards for the business and engineering team
- Standard Machine purchasing:
- Technical Specification and RFQ
- Machine qualification procedure (MQ1 & MQ2)
- Machine sign off procedure
- Health and safety sign off procedure
- Standard engineering reporting:
- Standard weekly review meetings
- Standard presentation and Excel templates
- Standard folder structure
- Work with project manager to develop and define clear process and RASIC between ME, QE and Operations.
Job Requirements
- HNC minimum in Engineering and 5+ years of experience
- Experience in an aerospace corporate or manufacturing environment
- Ability to understand and manage conflicting priorities in order to maximise profitability. Develop and implement coherent plans addressing these issues.
- Current knowledge of aero engine industry standards and requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
- Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure, be self motivating and recognise & introduce improvements
- Exhibit confidence and inspire & motivate others to perform well
- Effectively influence actions of others; accept feedback; give appropriate recognition to others
- Ability to use technology effectively and efficiently to manage workload
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and ability to create documents, reports and briefing materials in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Must have a valid passport
The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of responsibility entailed.
The job holder must:
- Be aware of the Company's aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
- Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company's Equality & Inclusivity in Employment Policy.
- Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work, and to cooperate fully with the Company in health and safety matters.
- To comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.
MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, A Barnes Aerospace Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company, is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defence services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120-130 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730-774 ("Export Laws"). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.