Manufacturing Engineer
- Employer
- Raytheon UK
- Location
- United Kingdom-Wolverhampton
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 8 Nov 2022
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- Sector
- Defence , Engineering, IT
- Job Role
- Software Developer
- Job Type
- Permanent
Job Details
As part of continued growth and expansion, Collins Aerospace in Wolverhampton is currently recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer, to lead all technical and manufacturing engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Creating the technical specification within the Request For Quotation (RFQ) documents for Machine Tool suppliers.
- Assessing all machine tool proposals and selecting preferred options
- Developing a robust production method to achieve the forecasted production rates.
- Validate current production methods and implement standardisation / improvements
- Liaise with the receiving site Manufacturing Engineering teams to provide all technical support and training.
- Generate fixture and tooling designs required.
- Be a recognised expert resource for resolving technical issues across functional areas including Bevel Gears and Worm Gears.
- Lead the creation of a robust manufacturing process.
- Ensure the swift and timely completion of first article and production parts.
- Provide technical support for a Quality Assurance lead to resolve and prevent machining or processing quality concerns.
- Establish and monitor machine routings.
- Develop working practices that are appropriate to a Lean manufacturing environment including Lean events, Risk Assessments and PDPR's.
- Qualified to HNC or above or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Able to read Engineering drawings and CMM reports
- Thorough understanding of gear manufacturing techniques including design of tools and fixtures to support manufacture
- Self-motivated in order to achieve World-Class results within limited time scales.
- Interpersonal skills developed to be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to work within teams.
- Flexibility and availability to address daily issues.
- Possesses the necessary enthusiasm, desire to succeed and discipline to achieve significant results for the organisation.
- IT literate - Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook & MS Project)
- Some experience of the following would be derisible:
- Component proving out and New Product Introduction (NPI) process
- Creation of Manufacturing routings
- HMSCAPP planning system / Autocad LT98 / Cadcam
- Turning Centre (OSP Controls), Milling (Control similar to Fanuc) and CMM programming
- Gear measurement Klingelberg
- Profile 50/80 optical measuring machines
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest problems and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Our benefits package includes a competitive base salary as well as 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, as well as private dental & healthcare. In addition, there is an Employee Assistance Programme, ability to buy and sell holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee discounts and a fantastic pension scheme which operates a double match.
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.
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
GB
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