RPS are currently working in conjunction with a global aerospace manufacturer who are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with a background in composites, following a sustained period of growth. What does the job involve? The Composite Manufacturing Engineer supports the new production Introduction (NPI) Team through the following core activities: • Definition and cost estimating of manufacturing processes for new designs. • Definition of tooling requirements • Production of job cards and work instructions • Management of development test units to prove manufacturing concepts. • Production of Process flow maps and PFMEA’s to support NPI stage reviews. • Supporting the NPI team by developing, driving, and reporting the manufacturing activities of the project plan • Managing production risks with the use of tools such as Process Failure Mode and Effects analysis. What key skills, experience and qualifications do I need? Essential • Experience of composite manufacturing processes, primarily oven cured pre-preg parts in a highly regulated industry • Leading process development activities for new parts • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all business levels including customer liaison Desirable • Manufacturing & assembly work • Composite manufacturing processes • Aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments If you meet the above criteria for this Manufacturing Engineer role, please apply today and we will be in touch to discuss the role and your experience in more detail