Job Description

At Quest Global, we are actively looking for Manufacturing Engineer to join one of our Defense customer based at Huddersfield, UK.

Manufacturing Engineer

Huddersfield, UK

Full Time Permanent hire / Contract

Note: Due to security requirements candidate has to be sole UK Nationals only.

Required Skills:

Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

Previous experience in a similar role within the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gear box

Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)

Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards.

Digital measurement methodology, there will be a requirement to develop programmes to automate the post process of measurement data sets and implement training in the use of these tools to the production and quality teams

Working knowledge of the manufacturing methods of rotating components including, but not limited to, turning, boring and milling

Working knowledge of engineering, manufacturing techniques

Detailed understanding of dimensional measurement systems and principles

Ability to interpret technical drawings and create/ approve stage manufacturing drawings

Strong understanding of GD&T

Experience of CNC programming

SAP aware/ user, in context of manufacturing engineering usage

2D & 3D CAD ability to create layouts and record documents

Proficient in root cause analysis and failure mode analysis techniques.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Detail-oriented with a strong focus on team, quality and continuous improvement.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

To provide technical guidance and problem-solving skills to the manufacturing and assembly teams to help ensure the build quality and relevant standards are achieved and attained in line with the overall programme schedule

To be the communication line between manufacturing/assembly and engineering ensuring clear and accurate direction is given to the relevant teams

To be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for gear profile generation (hobbing, shaping, and profile grinding) and finish grinding (journals & cones/ thrust faces), liaising between the Design Engineering team and the machine tool operators.

To provide guidance of manufacturability of components and capability of the machine tools to ensure a right first time approach is achievable and to support the design projects in design reviews, providing clear input

To lead PFMEAs; incl. process mapping, risk mitigation and creation/ approval of procedures and protocols

To interpret technical drawings and create/ manufacturing drawings

To ensure planning and process encompass the Quality Assurance requirements

To drive CI activities with respect to quality, cycle time and process improvements

To identify and design bespoke methods and tooling ensuring the relevant Machinery Safety regulations are maintained

Work closely with representatives from other internal functions, e.g. manufacturing, design engineering and quality and external parties as required (i.e supply chain, auditors)

To create works orders and collate tech packs with accurate routings and operations

To have a good understanding of the implications and practices associated with heat treatment processes