Manufacturing Engineer

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance   LOCATION: Portsmouth (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)   TYPE: Full time - 37 Hours   WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU   Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more   Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)   Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities   Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme   Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving   Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)    Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So, what's your next change?   Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Portsmouth to drive the transition of cutting-edge space and defence designs into world-class, manufacturable products.   Reporting directly to the Head of Manufacturing Engineering, you will act as the vital technical bridge into an Integrated Project Team. Your mission will be to ensure the design of all make-items aligns perfectly with our manufacturing capabilities—meeting strict quality, cost, and schedule requirements while coordinating new capability developments where necessary.   HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM  Manage all aspects of New Product Introduction to Manufacturing and Facilities for areas of responsibility, ensuring that all technical, programme and cost issues are executed according to the Company standards and Customer satisfaction. Deliver all Manufacturing Engineering inputs (Work Instructions, routings, cost models, proposals etc.) in line with the business processes. Identify any Manufacturing facility or capability limitations preventing successful project completion and work across the team to resolve the issues. Provide Manufacturing technical support to problem solving activities including NCRs, IRB/NRBs and PPS'.   Identify operational performance and technical risks through systematic monitors and propose mitigations/resolutions. Deliver continuous improvement activities to progress the capabilities of Manufacturing and ensure the ongoing competitivity of the Product Line.  Champion implementation of Design for Manufacture and Assembly methodologies for New Product Introduction demanding use of standard and qualified processes as much as is possible.

Experience and knowledge of high reliability electronics, surface mount assembly and RF products. Familiar with all aspects of the project life cycle from design to production, including formal reviews, programme control, risk management, cost control. General awareness of Manufacturing Systems (CAD, CAM, Manufacturing Execution System, SAP, Technical Publications, etc.) relevant to the business. Experienced in working within a matrix structure.  Demonstrable team-working skillset.   Not a