Manufacturing Support Engineer

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Manufacturing Support Engineer on an initial 8-month contract. In this role, you will support the production team at shopfloor level, driving continuous improvement and Operational Excellence. You will help resolve recurring technical issues, optimize production processes, and ensure efficient use of resources to enable smooth and effective operations.

Role: Manufacturing Support Engineer
Pay: £36 per hour Via Umbrella + Shift allowance
Location: Broughton
Contract: Monday - Friday, Double day shifts Week of mornings - 6:00am - 1:10pm, Week of afternoons - 1:30pm - 8:40pm, 8-month contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS

Responsibilities

Daily / on shift line side support to manage technical issues & continuous improvement: missing parts, non-conformities, concessions if applicable / DQN, Outstanding Work, maintenance, jigs & tools.
Perform Work Order Management for out of cycle work.
Escalate recurrent issues & request support to the Work Prep, PPE, Maintenance, MAP & Outstanding Work support functions roles, if not manageable at level 1
Support capacity management: anticipate capacity fluctuation to cover changes in the PLC (product life cycle situation) and grow competence.
Support on identifying issues in production as well as problems not solvable by the FLM and operators and escalate/request support to the Work Prep (PE), Line Balancing (PPE), Maintenance, MAP & OSW or support function roles.
Support in ensuring that production processes and standards are applied on the station.
Support in ensuring that quality standards are applied on the station.
Support the prioritization of pulling materials related to Rework Work Order to the respective executing station.
Essential & Desirable Skills:

Extensive experience in Manufacturing/ lineside experience essential.
NVQ Level 4 or acceptable alternative required.
Experienced knowledge of aircraft production, and engineering methods and procedures
An innovative approach; looks for new ways of doing things
Strong practical problem-solving ability
Systematic and organized approach
Flexible to changing customer needs
Teamwork
Analytical
Stakeholder Management
Lean Manufacturing
Customer Focused
SAP experience
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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