We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for our Christchurch location, you will be responsible for the introduction of new products to production, support current production lines and ensure services are always available to production.
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
We Take Care of Our People
Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge
Assist in Introduction of new products to production
Actively work with Engineering on all DFM/testability/manufacturability issues and design of new products
Develop new manufacturing processes and build guides
Design and produce assembly jigs and fixtures
Layout manufacturing cells with all tooling and services
Support Current Production
Suggest and implement improvements to current production processes
Investigate and solve manufacturing problems
Investigate Quality problems caused by build and external suppliers
Identify new production methods and tooling
Recommend improvements to existing methods of manufacture
Update Existing Build guides in line with improvements and Engineering changes
Investigate faults identified by other departments and recommend action to prevent reoccurrence
Assist in factory layout moves
Lean tools knowledge and experience (5S, continuous improvement, etc)
Ensure services available to production at all times
Ensure equipment is available and operational
Ensure equipment is safe to use
What You Bring
HNC/Degree Engineering discipline (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electronics)
5+ years’ experience in a similar role in medium/high volume Electro-mechanical manufacturing environment (Less experience/other industry considered)
Awareness of modern manufacturing philosophies and techniques
Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, Solidworks)
Ideally some hands-on experience
Basic Knowledge of material processing processes
Basic Pneumatics/Hydraulics knowledge
Steady under pressure
Organised
Team player – Can work as part of a dynamic team.
Good communication skills with all levels of staff across all departments
Who We Are
With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors, to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market.
The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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Skills Required
- HNC or Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electronics Engineering
- 5+ years' experience in medium/high volume electro-mechanical manufacturing
- Awareness of modern manufacturing philosophies and techniques
- Experience with Lean tools (5S, continuous improvement)
- Computer literate: MS Word, MS Excel, SolidWorks
- Hands-on manufacturing experience
- Basic knowledge of material processing
- Basic pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge
- Ability to work steadily under pressure; organised and a team player
- Good communication skills across all staff levels
What We Do
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. We are the corporate descendants of the Wright brothers, the fathers of flight, and Mr. Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation. In 1929, the companies founded by these three great aviation pioneers merged to form the largest aircraft company at the time, Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Today, we design and manufacture highly engineered, advanced technologies that perform critical functions in demanding conditions in the commercial, industrial, defense, and energy markets, and have operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol CW.
