Manufacturing Engineer Job at Mirus Aircraft Seating in Norfolk
Mirus Aircraft Seating, Norfolk, VA, United States, 23500
LOCATION: Hingham, Norfolk (NR9) – Office based role
DEPARTMENT: Production
SALARY: Competitive
HOURS: Full time/permanent - 37 hours per week (Mon – Thurs: 8hrs/ Fri: 5 hrs – finish early)
About the role
You will be responsible for the development, testing, and continuous improvement of commercial aerospace products and the 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 cost of our products and processes using Lean Sigma and APQP methodologies.
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.
In your role as our Manufacturing Engineer, you will:
- Support production readiness of new product development programs, leading readiness reviews and planning activities to support
- Fulfil Manufacturing Engineering requirements with DFM/A, APQP and project execution throughout NPD/I Process
- Coordinate the design, manufacture and introduction of tooling and assembly aids
- Provide support in driving continuous improvement throughout to optimize the performance of our products and processes using Lean Sigma and APQP methodologies
- Identify and/or specify new equipment, processes and methods for investment or incorporation in line with business objectives
- Support in leading process and performance optimisation activity to achieve manufacturing cost reductions and quality improvement
- Identify and reduce operational risk using structured tools and techniques
- Support the Production operations with system improvements and continue to create a lean manufacturing culture
- Analyse process performance and development improvement projects using DMAIC approach
- Assist in process-writing tasks, using interlocked and error proofing process control systems
About you
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:
- Experience working in a serial production line manufacturing environment as a Manufacturing / Production engineer
- Experience of working within a team to meet set deliverables within a manufacturing / production
- 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
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry such as Automotive / Aerospace OEM or First Tier supplier or equivalent industries
- Technical experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification (university degree) and/or background in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical)
- Or a relevant (IMechE) or (IET) qualification / Apprenticeship or equivalent vocational training.
Personal skills / attributes:
- Demonstrable experience in communicating to audiences of different levels through various channels in a concise manner
- 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 Manufacturing Engineer position.Come on a journey with usand 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.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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.
“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by those who dare to challenge the accepted norm.”
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.
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS
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)
At Mirus, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process, please let us know.
Careers at Mirus
Right company, wrong opportunity?
We’re on the lookout for talented aviation specialists at every level. If you’re interested in being a part of our team, please send us your CV and our recruitment sector will contact you should a vacancy suiting your skills and experience become available.
Email: careers@mirus-as.com
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