Slingsby Advanced Composites has an exciting brand-new opportunity available for a Manufacturing Engineer to join this busy team. We are looking for individuals with experience in a production environment and engineering processes. Ideal candidate should have experience in composites or provide a statement on how you have transferable skills.

Skills Required for the Role

• The continuous improvement of product through the life cycle using lean tools and techniques to maximise efficiency and reduce waste.

• To identify process improvements during the manufacturing cycle in line with SQCDP requirements.

• To lead appropriate RCCA to ensure correct mitigations are applied to reduce repeat non-conformance.

• The assembly and generation of job cards as required until complete production handover is achieved.

• To liaise with production / process engineers to ensure the correct materials are selected for both tooling, covering support fixtures and craft related jigs in support of parts manufacture.

• To work with Production Management to ensure production estimates for hours and materials are both accurate and reflective of current processes.

• To provide additional support to the production teams in writing production planning documentation and updating of process plans.

• To work closely with the production team members to support first-off manufacture and improvement initiatives.

• To attend materials review board meetings and carry out any engineering related actions required to support the production teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and qualification in a vocational or specialised field short of degree level ie ONC / HNC Mechanical / Production Engineering

• Time served / recognised apprenticeship in related industry / or experienced in a similar role with transferable skills.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working in a complex manufacturing environment

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Demonstrable experience of applying decision making and Continuous Improvement skills within a manufacturing environment.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

he successful candidate, will be based on site at Kirkbymoorside, where we offer:

Health Cash Plan

Half a day working on a Friday

Excellent Pension Scheme

Yearly Bonus (subject to terms and conditions)

Holiday Scheme

EAP and Health and Wellbeing Support

Due to the nature of the work, the role is a UK eyes only based role.