Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)
- Employer
- Raytheon UK
- Location
- Kilkeel
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 2 Mar 2021
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- Sector
- Defence
- Job Role
- Software Developer
- Job Type
- Permanent
Job Details
2020-12-09-08:00Country:
United KingdomLocation:
UK016-Kilkeel, United KingdomJOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
RESPONSIBLE TO: Engineering Team Leader
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week. Hours of work will be 8:30am - 5:15pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am - 1:00pm Friday. The post holder may be required at times to work outside his/her normal working hours for the effective performance of the duties of the post. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions periods of working from home may be facilitated.
START DATE: Immediately
LOCATION: Collins Aerospace
2 Moor Road
Kilkeel
Co Down
BT34 4NG
JOB PURPOSE
To work with the Design, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Production Teams to ensure a manufacturing solution is delivered which meets and exceeds cost, quality and schedule requirements.
PRIME RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the bid process for new programs through process selection, the development of recurring and non-recurring costs and identify tooling requirements.
- Collaborate with the Design Team on new programs/products to ensure all appropriate deliverables are achieved on time and the product developed satisfies all production requirements.
- Complete model, drawing and BoM reviews in line with program timeframe requirements.
- Identify and define technical specifications of tools and fixtures to ensure the product satisfies the specifications and tolerances required.
- Identify and define technical specifications of plant and equipment and using Lean Manufacturing principles collaborate with the Production Team to define layout.
- Support the Production Team with the resolution of engineering related issues.
- Develop and update Manufacturing Support Documents.
- Identify and implement Lean initiatives.
- Contribute to the culture of continuous improvement within the department.
- Any other duties as required to support business needs.
Key Attributes
- Technical Expertise: recognised subject matter expert in their field or discipline.
- Results and Execution: consistently delivers against goals and objectives through managing risk and monitoring progress.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: make quality business decisions based on facts and implement effective corrective & preventative actions which are in line with business requirements.
- Project Management and Organisational Skills: planning and supervision skills to appropriately organize resources to meet team or project deadlines.
- Communication Skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to forge strong working relationships, influence and ensure buy-in at all levels to deliver program and strategic objectives.
- Business Innovation: Displays positive active behaviors, drives change and uses new or unique solutions in business situations.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- A degree qualification in a related engineering discipline with one years' composite working experience or three years composite related research experience.
- Hold a HND/HNC in a relevant discipline with minimum 2 years' relevant working experience in a Manufacturing Engineering or Composite Engineering role
- A relevant apprenticeship with 4 years' working experience in a Manufacturing Engineering or Composite Engineering role
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- A minimum of two years working experience in a Composite Engineering role
- A minimum of two years working experience in New Product Introduction
- A minimum of two years working experience in leading projects within an engineering / manufacturing environment.
- A minimum of two years working experience in the creation and optimization of composite manufacturing related procedures and processes.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Company
Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. It is a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence and has developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, national security and commercial markets. Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software at facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Gloucester, Waddington, Broughton and Manchester.
Raytheon UK has six key sites. Our manufacturing hub is in Glenrothes in Fife where we employ more than 560 people. The aircraft systems integration takes place in Broughton, North Wales. We manage the Sentinel programme from RAF Waddington where we provide training and a wide range of development work for the RAF. At Gloucester and Manchester, our new cyber business centres conduct specialist research and software development work for customers, and finally there’s our technology centre in Harlow.
With more than 1,600 employees situated across England, Scotland and Wales, Raytheon UK continues to invest in its infrastructure and people as well as growing its graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 96 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass.
- Telephone
- 01895 816248
- Location
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Uxbridge
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