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