Industrial Planning & Capability Engineer

About the job

An exciting new opportunity has become available within the Industrial Planning & Capability (IPC) area for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join the team. This opportunity will enable you to support the building of a new manufacturing function to review future demand to ensure the appropriate industrial planning and investment is captured.

Job Title:  Industrial Planning and Capacity Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Salary: Circa £49,000 depending on experience 

Location: Bolton

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typical 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

An Opportunity has arisen to work on the development of manufacturing capacity modelling across the business units across sites.  The role will expand with value stream mapping activities across the UK manufacturing systems, defining the process and governance around capacity modelling, supporting new business bids and future demand assessments.

• Develop manufacturing systems and processes in response to the defined Manufacturing Architecture and the Manufacturing, Inspection and Test Plan.
• Creation and approval of manufacturing and test instruction documentation.
• Process FMEA and process capability proving.
• Manage and report against own work programmes, including analysis of risk, to ensure work is delivered against accountabilities.
• Lead and support Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing initiatives (e.g., Value Stream Mapping & Line Balancing) to ensure the area of responsibility is continually developing to improve efficiency.
• Creation and maintenance of manufacturing system capacity models
• Support the Industrial Planning & Capability Manager and the Manufacturing Engineering Managers during the preparation and proving of the Production System for IVM (Initial Validation of Manufacture) and VMS (Validated Manufacturing System) approval.
• Risk identification and aversion strategies associated with technical definition and manufacturing methodologies.
• Development, maintain and control technical interfaces to customers, suppliers and collaborators to ensure effective and swift resolution of technical issues.
• Effective Non-Conformance management and corrective action.

What we're looking for from you:

• Formal Technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21

AND

• Formal further education certificate to HNC Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject

OR

• BEng in relevant Engineering Degree and a substantial level of experience

Also:

• Experience in engineering leadership / management.
• Experience in CI & Lean Manufacturing activities and tools
• Good Planning and Organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives.
• Communication skills; the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Negotiating and influencing skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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