Lead Manufacturing Engineer

You will be responsible for introducing and managing production lines, supporting new projects development, and continuous improvement of commercial aerospace products, in addition to manufacturing assembly processes. Supporting the launch of our products, you will be able to apply your expertise to optimize the safety, performance, efficiency, yield, and processes using Lean Sigma

Supporting multiple new product development (NPD) Projects you will lead DFM/A, PFMEA, production readiness reviews and the design and implementation of lean manufacturing cells to ensure production viability on launch.

• Increase production capacity with introduction of new production lines
• Lead a small team of manufacturing engineers, ensuring alignment of activities across NPI, production support, and process improvement
• Support production readiness of new product development programs, leading readiness reviews and planning activities to support
• Drive CIP culture
• Introduce lean manufacturing programmes
• Drive to improve production efficiency
• Ensure all manufacturing activities meet AS9100 regulatory standards
• Collaborate with design, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
• Fulfil Manufacturing Engineering requirements with DFM/A, and project execution throughout NPD/I Process
• Lead the design, manufacture and introduction of tooling and assembly aids
• Lead problem-solving on complex production issues, ensuring robust corrective actions
• Conduct PFMEA, process capability analysis, and root cause investigation
• Support the development of junior engineers, building internal technical capability and succession strength

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your expertise within a manufacturing engineering capacity, a passion for innovation, problem solving abilities and drive for operational excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• Significant experience working in a serial production line manufacturing environment as a Manufacturing / Production / Process Engineer
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, composites, assembly, and finishing
• Demonstrable experience leading NPI (New Product Introduction)
• CAD/CAM literacy and ability to interpret complex technical drawings
• Practical working knowledge in the application and implementation of lean manufacturing
• Demonstrable experience of influencing product realization using a structured approach to DFM/A/C. (Design for Manufacture, Assembly, Cost)
• Practical working knowledge of robotics and automation including operational programming
• Ability to evaluate, develop and improve existing production processes
• Understanding of AS9100, or similar quality management standards.
• Technical experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification (university degree) and/or background in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical)

Desirable:

• Experience working in a highly regulated industry such as Automotive / Aerospace OEM or First Tier supplier or equivalent industries
• Or a relevant (IMechE) or (IET) qualification / Apprenticeship or equivalent vocational training
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

Personal skills / attributes:

• Demonstratable strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• High level of personal accountability and a strong bias for action

We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database.  Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details.  If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Manufacturing Engineer position.  Come on a journey with us and be part of delivering our defined business and sales targets to continue our journey of growth.

Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.

Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China.   We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.

We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.

Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• • Enhanced company pension. Up to 8% contribution (4% employee/ 4% employer)
  • 25 days annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy one week’s additional annual leave each year
  • Agile working. Flexible start and finish
  • Early finish on a Friday
  • Full company Christmas shut down
  • Training and development
  • Generous family friendly benefits
  • SimplyHealth (covers opticians, dental and GP)
  • Events planned throughout the year
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Long service award