Manufacturing Development Engineer

We are seeking a versatile Manufacturing Development Engineer to support the growth of Ultima Forma through engaging advanced manufacturing process development.

This is a hands-on, varied role combining digital process control, quality control, manufacturing equipment set-up and validation, prototype manufacturing support and inspection.

You will help mature our new manufacturing technology and engineering capabilities in a range of cutting edge engineering systems, working with audiences across aerospace, defence, energy and advanced manufacturing.

The ideal candidate is all-rounder with strong manufacturing and communication skills, a good understanding of digital processes and technical engineering subjects, using performance data to continually improve results.

We are a developer of patented electroforming technology; materials systems, digital tools, manufacturing processes and engineering solutions. We are developing products working with some of the world’s top engineering firms and are now at the exciting stage of scaling up our technologies and growing the market.

The predominant sectors we work in are aerospace, defence, energy and advanced manufacturing.

We are a small high-performing team seeking a complementary manufacturing development engineer who will have the opportunity to build key manufacturing capability with support from the rest of the team to do so.

This role has responsibility for conducting a range of manufacturing tasks, helping set up manufacturing equipment, supporting electroforming development projects and QA activity. Working to ISO
9001, AS9100 and AS13100.

Ultima Forma has a development centre near Basingstoke where we design, develop, prototype, and manufacture products for clients. We are looking for a new team member to fulfill the following role;.

• Assisting with manufacturing facility specification and installation
• Setting up manufacturing equipment including trials for the project portfolio
• Manufacturing planning related to the building pilot manufacturing programmes
• Learning to work within ISO
  9001/AS9100/AS13100 standards
• Interface with the rest of the engineering and project management team
• Helping develop QA protocols and manufacturing processes that can reliably meet QA expectations.
• Support conducting First Article Inspections (FAI) to AS9102, including manufacturing traceability, and compiling FAI reports for customer submission
• Supporting 8D problem solving investigations for internal non - conformances, supplier issues, and customer escapes, from containment and root cause analysis through to verified permanent corrective action
• Carrying out hands - on equipment set - up, production duties and maintenance tasks using basic workshop tools, following safe working practices

• A degree in manufacturing, engineering, science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years working within a manufacturing advanced engineering business - ideally space, aerospace or other transport sector
• A general understanding of quality principles, systems and controls, with the ability and mindset to learn, interpret and apply documented requirements consistently.
• Ability to review and critique technical engineering information
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to present technical and commercial information appropriately to different audiences.
• Able to construct manufacturing proposals with support from others
• Ability to handle confidential issues across various stakeholders and negotiate exclusivity and IP terms for the business
• Good time management, project management and organisational skills
• Energetic and resourceful team player with the ability to…