Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for two Manufacturing Engineers to join our Engineering Team. The role will be based at our Head Quarters on Portland, however, you will be required to travel to our Engineering Hub based in Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake engineering support tasks as defined by the Manufacturing Engineer Coordinator. Achieve plan tasks and optimise production performance for a wide range of composite and polymer products and processes (new and existing) through technical project planning, test sample definition and manufacture, CATIA v5 drawing/model interpretation, manufacturing instruction creation, customer/vendor technical communications and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Manufacturing Information Sheets, route cards, bill of materials and manufacturing specification data in accordance with company standards. Develop the most cost effective and efficient solutions that satisfy design to cost and design for manufacture best practice. Specify material requirements, define suitable methods of manufacture and identify and implement tooling and equipment. Creation of test specifications and manufacture of composite and polymer test samples. Develop processes to a production steady state standard that meets specification and design intent. Support design and customer reviews and other meetings as required. Support Production and Quality Assurance in resolving production problems and non-conformances. Utilise Lean Principles to improve the product, process flow, build cycle and waste reduction. Train employees on process, applications, and manufacturing specification data.

Personal Requirements:

Relevant Engineering degree or equivalent experience and further professional training Specific experience of composite and polymer materials and materials/component processing. Computer literate, windows based and 3D model-based definition (CATIA v5 preferred). Ability to develop successful working relationships, work on own initiative and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Strong problem-solving ability applied through a practical approach. Continuous Improvement, zero defect and customer focused mind-set. A good team player with a flexible attitude to work load.
Tods has been in existence for more than 90 years, and is a preferred choice for the Royal Navy for the production of sonar domes, acoustic windows, acoustic coatings and other complex structures for surface warships and submarines.

The company has also built an impeccable reputation for quality and delivery to over 25 navies worldwide, from Europe to USA and Asia.

Products and services include the design and manufacture of sonar domes, submarine acoustic windows, acoustic cladding, damping treatments, radomes and other multifunctional structural composite enclosures that enhance the performance of vital sonar, radar and communications equipment.

Tods is a growing business, based on Portland and it is great time to join our workforce. The role is permanent and full time, offering 37 hours per week based on Flexi hours. In return we offer 25 days holiday + bank holidays and an attractive company pension scheme, Health Cash Plan, Home and Tech scheme, Cycle2work available and much more!

We offer a 4-day week, Monday to Thursday.

Portland is based on Dorset's beautiful Jurassic coast and is home to a huge variety of water-sports facilities and excellent sailing for all abilities.

If you feel you have the relevant experience for this role, please email a copy of your CV to us now.

All candidates must be able to achieve Security Clearance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

Have you been based in the UK for 5+ years and able to obtain security clearance?
Work Location: In person