Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence, security and aerospace manufacturing sector, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Antennas to support the design, development, implementation and optimisation of manufacturing processes. This permanent role focuses on aerospace antennas and associated technologies, helping to improve production efficiency, product quality and manufacturing performance within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical manufacturing support for equipment failures, quality concerns and process inefficiencies
• Carry out root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions
• Work collaboratively with Quality, Production, Maintenance, Design and Test teams to resolve manufacturing issues
• Identify and deliver process optimisation, cost reduction, productivity and continuous improvement opportunities
• Specify, design and integrate tooling, jigs, fixtures and other manufacturing aids
• Create and maintain production documentation, including work instructions and job routings
• Monitor and analyse production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Support RF testing, validation, performance verification and failure mode investigations

New Product Introduction and Development:

• Support Design for Manufacture (DFM) activities throughout the product lifecycle
• Manage manufacturing activities during the transition of products from development into production
• Support production readiness activities and successful product transfer to manufacture
• Help mitigate component obsolescence, reliability and production risks
• Work with test and production teams to investigate testing discrepancies and resolve failure modes

Job Requirements:

• Qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering or a comparable technical environment
• Knowledge of electronic components, RF components and aerospace manufacturing processes
• Understanding of process optimisation, continuous improvement and productivity improvement techniques
• Experience with production documentation, job routings, work instructions and manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective actions, quality systems and process reliability
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), DFM and product transfer into manufacture
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, EN9100 and health and safety requirements

Key Skills:

• Performance testing, validation and verification
• RF testing and electronic product manufacturing
• Data analysis and analytical problem solving
• Production readiness and manufacturing process development
• Reliability engineering and component obsolescence management
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a regulated manufacturing environment

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace antenna and defence technology projects
• Professional development within a highly regulated engineering environment
• Collaborative working with experienced Design, Quality, Production and Test teams
• Involvement in manufacturing innovation, NPI and continuous improvement initiatives

If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with knowledge of antennas, RF components, production engineering and performance verification, apply now to develop your career within an innovative defence and aerospace manufacturing environment.