Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer Pitstone, Tring, Hertfordshire
\xc2\xa3 Competitive
8% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, BUPA, Dental Skills: REACH, DSEAR, DFM, Mechanical, Analytical, Problem solving, Root cause analysis, SPC analysis, Effective communicator, Process improvement, Lean manufacturing At Safran Electrical & Power, we recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment. We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are working to develop and deliver advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight. In addition to supporting the next generation of traditional aircraft, we are also working to support new VTol (Vertical Take-off and landing) products, light jets and urban mobility solutions that will revolutionise the way we fly. If you want to help deliver this future, we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to join our team. The UK Safran Electrical & Power team has expertise in designing and developing electrical systems comprising generators, power conversion, distribution and control, with developing expertise in electric motors for aircraft propulsion. As a Manufacturing Engineer at Safran Electrical & Power you will act as the focal point for technical support initiatives and quality control analysis, focusing on sustaining and improving operations of both current and future operational requirements. You will utilise your expertise to lead technical investigations, ensuring and implementing robust root cause analysis results, creating ideas for effective and corrective actions. You will have control to develop and execute process improvements between the operations and engineering teams, resolving issues and implementing effective solutions. The Role \xc2\xb7 Act as the focal point for operations managers and engineers when interfacing with company technical experts, effectively building and developing strong relationships with the programs, quality, and supply chain teams. \xc2\xb7 Lead technical investigations, ensuring and implementing robust root cause analysis results, creating ideas for effective and corrective actions. \xc2\xb7 Recognise and solve manufacturing issues by proactively communicating with both operations and engineering teams, improving processes to limit issues and errors. \xc2\xb7 Update Bill of Materials for existing products, driven from engineering changes. \xc2\xb7 Support internal and outsourced operations, sharing and developing best practice across both the Pitstone site and at a divisional level when required. \xc2\xb7 Assist and influence the construction of module-based strategic road maps, justifying capital investment for machines, tooling, plant equipment and more. \xc2\xb7 Champion effective industrialisation of products, tools, machinery and process. \xc2\xb7 Create, validate and maintain production layouts, standard operations and other configuration documents. Desirable Experience We are looking for candidates with a range of skills and experience, but we\xe2\x80\x99re also keen to help people grow and develop in this role. If you have some or all of the following, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you:

• Relevant degree or experience in mechanical, electronics or production engineering

• Ability to lead technical investigations, proactively engaging with multiple departments

• Experience working within a dynamic manufacturing engineering team

• Ability to communicate confidently at all levels

• Problem solving techniques and an analytical approach

• Working knowledge of legislative requirements including REACH and DSEAR is desirable

• Understanding of Statistical Process Control, lean manufacturing and Design for Manufacture (DFM)

Evidence of written English at interview stage. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leighton Buzzard: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person