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On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Process Engineer (Precision Assembly) on an initial 12– month contract. As the Process Engineer you will be a technical MAIT focal point for all Manufacturing Engineering activities, associated with Propulsion Pipework Installations and orbital TIG welding in a cleanroom environment. You will need a good understanding of the use of orbital welding heads for welding on small bored pipework systems including Titanium and Stainless Steel.

Role: Process Engineer
Pay: £33.59 per hour via Umbrella (20% uplift when working shifts)
Location: Stevenage
Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 12 Months Contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Responsible for the ME production planning, based on robust processes and procedures. Responsible for maintaining   reliable and consistence process outputs.
• Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to Operations including working with technical teams and designers
• Support the generation of standard documentation in line with scheduled needs.
• Produce work instructions & process plans based on project requirements and identify parts, tooling & resources    
• Support quality reviews and Root Cause Analysis using lean tools, including driving and owning Practical Problem Solving.
• Support Lessons Learned exercises at key milestones involving all stakeholders
• Ensure interaction between all supporting functions to remove non-quality.
• Support to R&D / R&T for process developments and new process implementation, undertake process improvement and             maintenance and monitor process implementation in operations.
• Ensure maintenance of specifications associated with these processes and training module creation.
• Review documentation and conduct safety reviews to support critical handling activities.

Essential Experience Required:

• A minimum of HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or Materials discipline
• A knowledge of welding metallurgy and NDT techniques
•  A knowledge of clean small bore gas pressure systems and gas flow rates controls
• A proven analytical mindset. Able to assess existing processes and identify logical steps and documented controls for improvements
• A background in an aerospace engineering environment,
• High level technical skills and relevant experience
• Able to work with digital systems to manipulate 3d models using the CAD system (3DX), create work instructions (Delmia) and sign-off change actions
• Good team working and team leading skills.
• Practical and proactive.
• Process and Quality driven approach with high attention to detail.
• High self-motivation and ability to deal with changing priorities on a multi project basis.
• Good planning skills and process competence (MRP system experience an advantage).
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good time management.
• Driving build quality through a continuous improvement approach
• Good understanding and detailed experience of mechanical engineering and systems, including but not limited to:

• Lean manufacturing techniques including 5S, root cause analysis and continuous improvement (Green belt).

• Production planning.
• Quality controls and check points
• Mechanical handling of equipment.
• Work overtime and occasional shifts, as and when required.
• Able to support out of normal hours work using the “on call” rota process, as and when required.

Desirable Requirements:
 

• A good understanding of spacecraft propulsion and manufacture/build philosophies
• Clean room experience
• Mechanical design / manufacturing / validation / experience
• Knowledge of Health and Safety principles and their application to the specific environment