Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace (MEP)

Capgemini Engineering are recruiting for a manufacturing quality engineer to undertake a role within the Aerospace sector, based at one of our prestigious client’s sites various locations in the UK.

The engineer will require the skillset of an MEP to support the client team in sourcing and working with suppliers to supply “Unsourceable” parts.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Analysis and categorisation of non-conformance data using tools such as Pareto and heat maps.

• Undertaking root cause problem solving activities, leading to the successful implementation of corrective actions

• The candidate shall have an excellent working knowledge using Management and Production Systems

• Create Rework Processes on low risk features and where achievable, implement those into the FPD by raise of issue

• Experience of product reactivation management development and delivery of the Re-activations Process for procurement via DWI maintain process updates throughout the introduction phase of the business change

• Working with new and existing suppliers to understand any issues

• Resolve technical issues via Deviation Permit or DAR to allow supplier to place quotes

• Provide technical support to buyers

• Generate RQSCs across range of Critical products

• Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) and Fixed Process Definition (FPD)

• Knowledge and application of the concession process

• Developing Project Plans

• Ownership of DPU corrective action report for non-dimensional non-conformance

• Managing audit and surveillance activities.

• Primary point of contact and able to offer advice on quality assurance matters

• The candidate shall have a wide breadth of experience in manufacturing, material lab approvals and associated knowledge in the control of change processes, including experience of workload management. Experience and an understanding of machining, joining and inspection processes of complex aerospace products is necessary to enable detail investigation of the methods of manufacture and design definition

• Proactive approach and the ability to work under your own initiative.

• Understanding of different types and forms of non-dimensional non-conformance.

• Experience of using process mapping techniques.

• Ability to collect and analyse data from a variety of different sources.

• Interpretation of drawings, technical specifications, and product control documentation.

• Knowledge and application of FAIR, LAIR and FPA processes.

• Understanding and application of lean manufacturing techniques and processes.

• 6 Sigma experience – Green belt preferred.

• Passion to drive change in a challenging environment and the ability to solve complex problems

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes including, turning, milling, grinding, EDM, welding, shot peening and polishing.

• Experience of lifting and work handling equipment.

• Working knowledge of systems including SAP, NX, CAPP, eConsession.

Additional Experience and Skills:

• Experience in leading the development of customer/supplier relationships.

• Use of Minitab and Measurelink.

• Visual inspection techniques.

• DMAIC, 8D, PPAP, PFMEA, DFM, SPC, 6M.

• Control Plans.

• Cause & Effect Analysis - 3Cs, 5 Whys, Ishikawa.

• Gauge R&R, MSA.