Maintenance and Automation Engineer

Bespoke (Drawn) Tool Engineering

Provide tooling support for the continual maintenance, repair, rectification and inspection of Airbus production jigs and fixtures. Participate in practical problem solving activities associated with any tooling issues. Prepare and develop periodic preventative maintenance schedules for Airbus bespoke production tooling.

Engage with external suppliers for the project management and delivery of repaired, replacement & maintenance of tools, jigs and fixtures.

Automation

Maintain and practical problem solve bespoke Numerical Control Programs to be applied in Manufacturing, Simulation & Test, which will be used by 5 Axis CNC drilling machines (CAWDE). Optimise and implement Numerical Control Programs in order to follow and continuously improve the procedures & processes.

Industrial Maintenance

Support complex diagnostics of integrated industrial systems, following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, engineering specifications; and troubleshooting malfunctions.

Responsibilities

Tool Engineering

Participate in workshops for assessing, improving & setting up of assembly tooling. Evaluate & repair damaged tooling. Set up new tooling before use. Timely intervention in cases of tooling failure or production issues on the shop floor or assembly line. Devise & implement the manufacturing and assembly tooling's periodical maintenance and inspection. Attend, Liaise & act upon Practical Problem Solving issues with any bespoke tooling.

Automation

Support validating and optimising NC Programs. - Develop, test and integrate the NC Program in the distribution system (DNC) or on the machine under the supervision of the Production Line or Shop floor. - Participate in the demonstration testing and analysis with Work Preparation, Quality and Production. Inputs: New Process need (or improvement), Programming Software. Manufacturing feedback (historic of maturity, old similar programs). Outputs: NC Programs and Technical Instructions (Instruction Sheet, SOI, Simulation Test) for Numerical Control manufacturing processes.

Industrial Maintenance

• Provide diagnostic feedback to the supervisor/ maintenance engineers
• Support creation of Technical Specifications for maintenance topics
• Support Obsolescence analysis of equipment
• Participate proactively in Total Preventative Maintenance meetings

Skill Set

• Can work well in a team and as an individual
• Self motivated and ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Good written and oral communication skills from shop floor to management
• Practical skills and ability to repair and maintain production bespoke tooling

Essential

• NC programming knowledge
• HNC or >10 years Experience in Jig and Tool Design/Engineering/Production Maintenance
• Awareness of tooling maintenance requirements
• Catia V5
• IT literate
• Ability to prepare tooling specifications & maintenance plans
• Fanuc / Siemens NC knowledge

Desirable

• Dimensional metrology systems (CMM, Laser Tracker, Photogrammetry, Faro Arm etc)
• Use of Spatial Analyzer software
• Hydraulic and electric systems experience
• Subcontracting management
• PLC diagnostics
• Software change management
• Obsolescence and condition assessments of equipment
• Create technical specifications for software/hardware changes
• Mechanical Engineering
• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) experience
• Practical Problem Solving (PPS) skills
• PFMEA knowledge
• Google Suite and Microsoft computer operating platforms
• MDM-R vaulting
• Knowledge of Robotics & Automation
• Awareness of machine directive legislation and requirements