Cam project engineer - united kingdom, burnley, lancashire

job description

missions

work as part of a team of nc manufacturing engineers to ensure a smooth production process, through evolving and introducing the most suitable manufacturing processes for safran products that deliver safe, high quality, repeatable, cost effective solutions with agreed, calculated time outputs. provide line/process support to the industrial function, problem solving, taking corrective actions and identifying further opportunities. the team will focus on the programming and support of cnc machine tools and robotic cells. this specific role will involve the support laser ply projection, 5 axis programming and sheet metal nc processes

complementary description

principle activities

design to produce at objective cost

define manufacturing processes, ensure all processes are consistent and compliant with specifications

design manufacturing processes with a takt/flow philosophy and ergonomic risks in mind

create and validate standard operating procedures, work instruction sheets, quality control points, methods of inspection and controls approval authorities for engineering disciplines

create work instruction sheets, tooling requests and production support drawings

ensure that the performance of the process meets the defined targets (quality, cost, delivery)

provide expert guidance to suppliers (internal and external)

plan, drive and coordinate the activities contributing to the industrial product validation (methods, purchasing, engineering ...) in order to meet the defined targets, quality, cost, delivery

establish global manufacturing process concepts, oversee the selection of plant and equipment and the preparation of factory layouts, and support the definition of detailed workplace layouts for machine tools

manage engineering risk within safran by using a pfmea approach and through the use of spc to ensure sustainability and a repeatable manufacturing process

manage programs

pilot development projects and ensure compliance with the schedule and cost targets

manage the technical and budgetary gaps in relation to the program

evaluate the risks of changes and offer these risk reduction

job requirements

mandatory expertise

detailed vision of production processes and their company's supply chain

manufacturing engineering experience from leading edge environments

knowledge of business economics

be capable of communicating with an english speaking manufacturing unit, both verbally and in writing

mec eng degree

familiar with the lean toolbox methodology

good understanding of machine tools used in composites manufacturing

good understanding of robotic cells used in composites manufacturing and assembly

good understanding of structured languages (machine and computer languages such as iso, c++, vba etc.)

time served in an toolmaking or similar role

tools:

familiar with the information systems used within engineering and the supply chain: erp systems, plm, cascade

familiarity with catia or other cad systems (ideally catia)

familiarity with delmia or other robotic control systems (ideally delmia)

familiar with windows operating system

familiar with desktop tools (ms office suite)

communication:

capable of communicating clearly and concisely

ability to escalate at the right time and at the right level

capable of making decisions and taking accountability

a good team player

negotiates well

is an ambassador for the company and defends its interests

analysis:

capacity to analyse a complex problem, sum it up and find efficient technical solutions

capacity to analyse the information supplied by other departments

ability to gauge the importance of drifts and to anticipate the consequences (process control)

attitude:

concise

communicative

proactive

autonomous

thorough

perseverant & resilient

specificity of the job

based in the uk but some travel to france or suppliers in europe when required

safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. safran has a global presence, with 76,800 employees and sales of 15,3 billion euros in 2021 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its r&t and innovation roadmap.

safran was ranked as the world's third best employer in its sector by forbes magazine in 2021.

safran nacelles is a world leader for aircraft nacelles and an active player in after-market services, with 23,000 products in service, and 145,000 daily flight hours. the company is active in all segments of the market, from regional jets and corporate aircraft to the largest airliners.

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