Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Configuration

Position Summary Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Configuration. Full time, permanent position 39 hours per week

Job location:

Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB
. Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

Management of a team in the support of all Magellan sites in the configuration management and data control. Maintaining the Bills of Material and change management of spares supporting a manufacturing and assembly rate that is in fluctuation and aligned to full rate production in the various company ERP systems. Participate in Change Control Boards and Technical Review Boards to identify change requirements and associated impacts.

Manage the ‘As Maintained’ Bills of Material and associated changes to enable accurate and reliable information transfer to the various programs and in support of customer demands.

Perks and Benefits A company culture that promotes work life balance

Help@Hand; a digital platform providing remote GP access, Physiotherapy, Mental Health support, Lifestyle Coaching, Saving& Discounts and more Access to mental health support

Business performance related bonus

Career development opportunities

Commitment to continued learning and development

Long Service Awards Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service

Free parking
25% off local gym membership

Essential Responsibilities Assists preparing quotations, planning and implementing tasks Is the point of contact for all technical input into the ERP system Responsible for establishing feasible solutions to design and engineering problems where precedence does not exist Responsible for managing the change board and managing all people involved within the board Ensures all aspects of the contract review are adhered to in order to support customer expectations Responsible for the management of the generation of shop floor documentation Responsible for managing the maintenance and changes to the shop floor documentation Responsible for managing the configuration team, ensuring all tasks and documentation are in place as per company schedules Help and Advise Engineering Colleagues with engineering queries and changes through the works query note process Assist Engineering colleagues with the development of new parts and product introduction through data evaluation Manages Electronic data transfer and data management between Magellan, Customers and suppliers Ensures all standards and procedures are adhered to Manages the first article proving of all data and support documentation in a production environment Manages the team in the training of operational personnel in the use of new standards and procedures, including VA’s and routings Liaise with external customers to develop best practices in line with product requirements

Position Requirements Academic: HNC / Degree in relevant discipline

Experience:

Min 10 years of production and Engineering experience in an Aerospace environment Essential CAD Experience in Catia V5 Use of ERP systems

Experience of configuration and change management

Experience of controlling / managing engineering change on a complex programme

Key

Competencies:

Knowledge of GD&T/SPC techniques Must be computer literate and have a working knowledge of company systems Sound knowledge of multi-discipline engineering practices, processes and procedures Sound knowledge of Multi-discipline Engineering fundamental Ability to interrogate aircraft geometry in Catia based upon multi-customer requirements Ability to work with legacy data sets Creation and maintenance of bills of materials Outstanding organisational skills are required, together with tenacity to drive the process of configuration control from start to finish Creation and manipulation of datum structures for part-to-part activities Exceptional attention to detail is paramount for the successful execution of this role Sound knowledge of aerospace materials treatments and standard hardware Sound knowledge of EASA Part 21 and Airworthiness publications

Other skills/Abilities

Skills:

Good practical co-ordination skills (Company Test) Good understanding of spoken and written English (Company Test)
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