Tasks
The Manufacturing Engineers main tasks are:
- To create and produce manufacturing work instructions and documentation, i.e. how tooling should be used in production, critical checks – based on tooling manufacturing designs developed within the department
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, IT, tooling, supply chain, maintenance to ensure successful project implementation.
- Investigate and develop new processes, methods, and layouts to increase equipment flexibility and improve throughput.
- Supporting the TPM (M), investigate non-conformities and within the matric environment to alter tooling and or process until deficiency.
- Analysing and reporting on production processes, methods, schedules, downtime, cycle times, availability of machines and waste management.
- Coordinating maintenance and repair services to keep production equipment operational
- Supporting the TPM (M) with structured problem solving projects linked to both project deliverables and day-to-day manufacturing issues
Requirements
The ideal Manufacturing Engineer should meet the following requirements:
- Minimum qualification HND in a mechanical discipline, with significant CAD experience;
- Higher qualification considered if able to demonstrate genuine interest in pursuing tool design.
- Training in Lean manufacturing, Continuous improvement, and Statistical Process Control would be beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil technical information for both a technical and non-technical audience.
- Proven experience of creating and producing manufacturing work instructions and documentation.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and basic metrology skills.
- Ability to understand the mechanical aspects of manufacturing processes.
- Experience in a metal component processing, including surface finishing. operations for Aerospace components.
- Excellent IT knowledge (Understanding of MRP & ERP / MS Office products / CAD software - SolidWorks preferable).
- Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
- Must be willing to work shifts.
Company
About Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK
Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is part of the Lufthansa Technik Group - the worlds leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services as well as modifications to the civil aviation industry. With tailor-made maintenance programs and advanced repair techniques, we ensure the reliability and availability of our customers aircraft fleets. We are independent of aircraft manufacturers and licensed internationally as a repair, manufacturing and development organization. With more than 26,000 employees and over 30 international subsidiaries, the Lufthansa Technik Group offers a full range of services in the fields of maintenance, overhaul, component support, engines, landing gears, VIP services, innovation and digital fleet solutions to around 800 customers worldwide. Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is located in London and has over 300 employees. Our success is built on our people who are fundamental to our organization.
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