Manufacturing Engineer

This great opportunity will allow you to play a key role in translating design requirements into user instructions and coordinating support for our manufacturing facility!

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Salary: Circa £38,000 to £41,000 depending on experience 

Location: Bolton (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

As part of our ambitious development plans, you will have the chance to grow your knowledge within manufacturing and contribute to exciting work packages such as Industrial Validation, manufacturing architecture, and factory of the future principles.

• Support existing manufacturing lines and new product introduction

• Assist in the industrial validation process through FMEA's and process proving activities

• Manage configuration control and document design modifications

• Support the Non-Conformance Process

• Ensure products are produced in the most efficient manner

• Implement safe operating procedures for changed processes, including liaison with COSHH assessors etc.

• Collaborate with the design authority during the product prototype/development phase

• Compile and update Manufacturing Instructions and maintain production BOMs

• Develop and control tooling

• Take ownership of manufacturing engineering processes and equipment

• Make improvements to production and develop new skills

• Engage in technically challenging, varied, and rewarding work

What we're looking for from you:

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21

• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject OR BEng in a relevant Engineering degree.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a dedication to meeting project deadlines

• Ability to interpret Design Drawings and produce Manufacturing Build Instructions

• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with an awareness of digital communication platforms

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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