Engineering - Submarines

Manufacturing Engineer - A Vital Role in Driving Innovation and Excellence

Are you a driven and qualified engineer looking to make a significant impact within a pioneering technology company? This Manufacturing Engineer position offers a compelling opportunity to contribute to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of critical manufacturing processes. At its core, this role is about ensuring that our operations consistently meet and exceed stringent requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery, and lead time (SQCD).

This is more than just a technical support role; it's an opportunity to become a key player in shaping the future of manufacturing. You'll be instrumental in ensuring that our products are not only designed to specification but are manufactured to the highest standards of precision and reliability. If you're passionate about innovation, process optimization, and fostering a culture of excellence, this role is designed for you.

Key Advantages for Your Career Path:

• Impactful Contribution: You will directly influence the success of cutting-edge manufacturing processes, ensuring the delivery of vital power solutions that impact global needs.
• Continuous Learning and Development: The role emphasizes self-development and expanding knowledge, providing ample opportunities to grow your expertise in manufacturing engineering, digital systems, and advanced technologies.
• Safety and Quality Focus: Be at the forefront of upholding the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance, as well as driving a "zero defects" culture and ensuring product safety.
• Technical Authority and Leadership: You will have the opportunity to act as a Technical Authority, making critical decisions and potentially serving as an MEA or PCA signatory, demonstrating your growing expertise.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Work within a collaborative environment, sharing best practices, capturing lessons learned, and participating in relevant Communities of Practice to enhance collective knowledge.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Gain valuable experience in planning and managing engineering activities, including schedules, resources, and costs, while effectively communicating with stakeholders.
• Innovation and Digital Transformation: Play a crucial role in identifying and developing opportunities for new or improved manufacturing processes, including the integration of digital systems and advanced technologies.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Contribute to the development of others by providing coaching and technical support to colleagues within your area of competence.
• Industry Recognition: The position values professional qualifications and recognizes national or international engineering accreditations, supporting your career progression.

Key Considerations for Potential Candidates:

• Security Clearance: A Security Check clearance is a mandatory requirement for this role. The company is committed to supporting eligible candidates through the application process if they do not currently hold this clearance.
• Nationality Requirements: Due to the sensitive nature of the work and the protection of certain assets, applications will primarily be considered from individuals who are UK nationals. In specific MoD-approved cases, dual nationals from non-ITAR countries may be considered.
• Professional Qualifications: A Professionally Qualified Engineer status (e.g., UK minimum HND/foundation degree or equivalent) is essential. A recognized national or international engineering accreditation (e.g., UK IEng or CEng) is highly desirable.
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge: A strong understanding of general manufacturing processes relevant to the business, as well as specific Manufacturing Engineering processes related to the role, is required.
• Digital Systems Awareness: Familiarity with Manufacturing Systems and relevant enabling software tools is important for driving process improvements.
• Data Analysis Skills: The ability to capture, analyze, and utilize data to demonstrate and improve manufacturing process capability is a key component of the role.
• Commitment to Best Practice: You will be expected to actively drive manufacturing processes towards identified best practices, working closely with Commodity Leaders and Process Owners.

This Manufacturing Engineer role presents a significant opportunity for growth and development within a company that is at the forefront of technological innovation. If you are a dedicated engineer who thrives in a challenging and rewarding environment, and you meet the outlined requirements, we encourage you to explore this exciting prospect.