Senior NPI Production Engineer
Location
Cwmbran, Torfaen | United Kingdom
Job description
STG Aerospace is trusted by the Aerospace industry for emergency exit marking and cabin lighting solutions. Established in 1995, we have a strong heritage in the design, manufacture and certification of system solutions. Our lighting solutions are line-fit for most aircraft manufacturers (including Airbus, Boeing & Embraer) and are operating on over 10,000 aircraft with some 300 airlines worldwide.
As specialist aerospace manufacturer, we push the limits of design and problem solving, through international collaboration, trusted technical experience and a shared sense of purpose.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
New Product Development
- Manages, and is the main point of contact for the NPI Production Engineering team.
- Co-ordinates the Test Development and Test Engineering Engineers, for the design, implementation, planning, reporting, Risks to the Project, activities, Impacts and the resolution of these.
- Review Customers Technical Documentation to establish the Production / Test Requirements.
- Supports the project planning and definition of deliverables to ensure that the project objectives are delivered on Time, on Cost and on Quality.
- Develops requirements and production solutions for Hardware & Software to meet Project needs, Regulatory requirements and STG Aerospace strategy in order to support New Product development.
- Identifies and develops all required supporting documentation during the development of the solution in accordance with defined Engineering procedures. E.G. PPAP, PFMEA, FMECA studies, understanding contracted requirements, Process flows and gates, procedures as defined in the project plan.
- Supports the business on proposals and bids.
- Works with the NPI Design teams and provides direction towards Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT), defining Manufacturing and supporting the incorporation of the Test strategies for the product taking into account Cost, Efficiency and Quality.
- Leads the delivery of internal & External Production Equipment providers
- Influences the design requirements for manufacturing processes applying knowledge of product design, assembly, testing, tooling and materials.
- Develops all required supporting documentation, i.e. Process instructions, Work Instructions, Test ATP, Test Instructions, Schematics, TPM requirements, H & S risk assessment, during the development of the solution in accordance with defined Procedures.
- Support the Project deliverables of Demonstration parts. i.e. LabVIEW software and hardware for customers.
- Supports the project planning and definition of deliverables to ensure that the project objectives are delivered on Time, on Cost and on Quality.
- Training of Staff in the assembly processes, and the updating of their training records.
- Engineering Electronics Lab & workshop management, the availability of equipment and materials to support the project plans.
- Follows STG Aerospace Processes and Procedures and completes all relevant checklists during the development of product solutions.
- Drives the improvement of the engineering function as well as the wider business including the development of new procedures and artefacts when required.
- Follows configuration management processes and identifies solutions where product or process falls short of such requirements.
Key Experience/skills
- Degree qualified in Product, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering or another technical equivalent.
- 5 years+ Experience of operating in a New Product development engineering environment, with responsibilities for production engineering or manufacturing related discipline.
- Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DfM).
- 5 years+ Experience & understanding of QA and production processes in the regulated electronics industry (static precautions, traceability, configuration control, poke yoke processes etc.)
- An understanding of the complete Engineering Development Lifecycle from Requirements definition to Volume manufacturing.
- An understanding of Health & Safety compliance.
- English GCSE or equivalent (min Grade C).
- Intermediate level user of MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Flexibility in dealing with changing priorities.
- Strong numerical and verbal ability.
- Knowledge of AS9100 compliance and operating environment
- Communication : to be able to liaise and influence direction with a range of third parties including customers and suppliers with confidence and communicate clearly and with confidence to internal team members and other functional stakeholders.
- Relationship building : to develop strong collaborative relations with staff and third parties.
- Team working : to be able to support other team members, delegate tasks where appropriate and take instruction in achieving the company’s goals.
- Time management: to be able to effectively prioritise and delegate to achieve goals.
- Thoroughness : to ensure own and others' work and information are complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that commitments have been fulfilled.
- Analytical thinking : to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
We are passionately committed to being a truly inclusive and diverse company; We continue to enhance our culture of inclusion and diversity across all of our roles and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
NO AGENCIES
We are always interested in hearing from world class talent to join us in the next stage of our growth. If you have a real passion for the passenger experience and want to be part of a global success story in aviation we’re ready to light the way for your success!
Due to the large number of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to respond by email or telephone to candidates on the progress of their application. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of submitting your CV, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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