Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

In this role, you will develop and optimise manufacturing processes for precision-machined components, collaborating with Design, Product, and Operations teams to deliver robust manufacturing solutions. You will drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma, support DfM during product development, and ensure smooth transitions to production with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery. You’ll contribute to automation projects and Lean implementation, aiming for manufacturing excellence. This is an opportunity to shape manufacturing processes in a performance-driven culture at Moog.

Pay / Benefits

• career progression and development
• flexible benefits package
• 33 days annual leave
• private medical insurance
• life assurance
• company pension with employer contribution

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for precision-machined components
• Create and maintain machining processes for complex components with tight tolerances
• Support Continuous Improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Drive process improvements focused on safety, quality, efficiency and cost reduction
• Provide Design for Manufacture (DfM) guidance during product development
• Support APQP activities, including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans and MSA studies
• Assist with PPAP activities and GD&T interpretation and application
• Design and review tooling and fixturing solutions
• Review and approve manufacturing documentation, including Work Instructions (WIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Create and maintain manufacturing routings within SAP/Solumina
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities
• Identify and deliver automation opportunities within the manufacturing environment
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering and Operations teams to ensure new products are production-ready
• Support the day-to-day operation of the machine shop, minimising downtime caused by process issues
• Assist in the delivery of process improvement and automation projects within the prismatic machining cell
• Support the Lead and Senior Manufacturing Engineers in achieving departmental objectives and production targets

Key requirements

• Manufacturing Engineering within a precision machining environment
• CAD software such as SolidWorks or Siemens NX
• CNC machining processes and manufacturing methods
• Cutting tool selection and optimisation
• Fixture and tooling design
• Root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
• APQP and quality improvement tools
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques
• Working collaboratively across engineering and production functions

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• CAD: SolidWorks, Siemens NX
• CNC machining processes
• Cutting tool selection and optimisation

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