Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Contract)
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Fife, Scotland

The Senior NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer role will be focused on the execution of new product introductions on Circuit Card and mechanical assemblies. With a strong technical background in mechanical assembly processes, the NPI Engineer will ensure the successful introduction of new products into Manufacturing through the application of robust manufacturing principles and processes.

Responsibilities:

Focus on CCA & Unit Level assembly
Technical and Manufacturing Eng. lead on NPI Builds, with ownership for the execution to agreed schedule and cost, and to required Quality standards and Manufacturing best practices
Engagement at all stages of the NPI process; from Bid and Proposal through execution of NPI Builds as a precursor to product release into full rate production.
Active participation in DFM and "manufacturability" analyses and reporting
Use manufacturing data to identify and address issues
Use data to drive Systemic Root Cause and Corrective Action
Identify, expedite and / or escalate any quality or performance issues
Identify skills training or development requirements and escalate through management
Report & maintain Manufacturing Engineering metrics, track performance against Team KPI and Individual Goals & Objectives
Ensure metrics are used / responded to in order to optimize processes
Support the Program Cells and the rest of the Engineering community when required

Essential

Skills:

Qualified to minimum HND level in Manufacturing / Production Engineering or a related Engineering discipline
Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing processes over a wide range of technologies, processes and production platforms
Wide-ranging understanding of electronic and electro-mechanical product design and operation
Can demonstrate contribution to specific improvements in Production Programs' effectiveness efficiency and optimization
Understands, and promotes the principles and benefits of Design for Excellence (DfX)
Can lead / participate in process FMEA development, design review and risk mitigation processes
Understands the principles of 6 Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Desired

Skills:

Knowledge of Circuit Card Assembly Processes
Understanding of electro-mechanical manufacturing processes over a wide range of technologies, processes and production platforms
Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous