Manufacturing Operations Engineer

Position:Manufacturing Operations Engineer

Location: Derby, UK

Employment: Full-time

Are you passionate about driving manufacturing excellence within a dynamic engineering environment? We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Manufacturing Operations Engineer. You'll play a crucial role in supporting projects related to manufactured hardware, contributing to the success of our cutting-edge initiatives in the aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Bill of Materials: Create, update, and maintain BoMs and associated MOE tools while supporting multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Technical Interface: Serve as a liaison between purchasing, design, manufacturing, and quality departments, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment of objectives.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and nurture supplier relationships, documenting lessons learned to enhance design for manufacturing practices.
• Quality Assurance: Work closely with Quality Engineering to ensure compliance with company quality procedures, addressing any non-conforming material issues promptly and effectively.
• Project Support: Ensure designs meet manufacturing requirements, set and execute project schedules, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior manufacturing engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field.
• Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of project and manufacturing engineering principles.
• Proficiency in CAD software is beneficial.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to deliver technical presentations internally and to external stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork skills, capable of collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Nice to Have:

The company is also hiring for a part-time Quality Engineer position. Candidates with experience in quality management systems may choose to work a dual role, spending roughly one day per week in the quality function. While this is not essential, it presents an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking additional responsibilities.

Join us and embark on a journey of continuous growth and development. As an MOE, you'll have the chance to expand your expertise, take on increasing levels of responsibility, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in aerospace technology.

If this sounds like it matches your skillset, we advise you to apply directly or call (phone number removed).

Note: All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.