Job Role: Production Engineer
Location: Manchester
Shift: Days Only
Salary: £34,000 - £35,000 Per Annum (DOE)

Metalis is working in partnership with an independent aerospace company in Wythenshawe who due to continuous growth are looking to hire a skilled Production Engineer on a permanent contract.

Job Duties:

To provide engineering support for the manufacturing facility
To read, understand CAD drawings with a keen eye for detail and understanding of how to transfer the data on drawings into BOMs on the ERP system (Syteline / SAP)
Responsible for the analysis, planning and management of all Manufacturing orders, workloads, Bill of Materials and related documentation/databases
Provide technical leadership to the production team, driving the optimisation of manufacturing processes and resolving technical challenges
Preparation/updating of new/existing manufacturing process documentation (SOP's) and associated tooling required for product manufacture
Achieve ERP 'super-user' status; and act as a main trainer/advisor for Manufacturing Planning, Production and Inspection staff
Deliver appropriate training to colleagues in Manufacturing Planning procedures/Syteline system
To co-ordinate planning, material and system updates/changes in result of design changes/modifications/deviations etc; and ensure adherence to GQCP and other system/process control procedures
To attend weekly/monthly departmental and other meetings as required; and represent Manufacturing at ERP/Planning review meeting
To ensure that database tasks are actioned/updated and overdue tasks are brought to the attention of management daily
To oversee procedures and conformance by Production staff in job time/progress booking: and adherence to job-track/ERP processes
Ensure production schedules are assessed in advance and all materials requirements are created/actioned to fulfil in-house Manufacturing, Outsource, free-issue and subcontract demands
To review and prepare relevant GQCPs/Manufacturing procedures/M Docs for process control and audits
To undertake ongoing specified training in CAA/EASA Part 21G, Part 145 and Human Factors, Lean Manufacturing, H&S
To work a certain number of additional hours/weekends during busy periods
To adhere to all ASL Health and Safety Policies
To drive company vehicles when and where required

Job Requirements:

Proven skills, knowledge and experience in understanding CAD drawings
Knowledge in one or more of the following areas. Vac form, machine shop, injection moulding or final assembly
To have good organisational skills
To have good IT skills
To have good attention to detail and be capable of working to high quality standards/tolerances
To be flexible towards hours of work and carry out overtime during busy periods
To be a good team worker with good interpersonal skills to liaise closely with other departments

Salary & Shift:

£34,000 - £35,000 Per Annum (DOE)
Monday to Friday
Day shift only
Pension
Discounted Hospital Saturday Fund
Free Car parking
5 weeks holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

If you possess the skills and experience for this role, please submit your latest CV. A Recruitment Consultant will be in touch with all successful applications to discuss the company and role in more detail.