Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

About Us

MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company, is an international group providing
complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating
from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group
provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd and Defence industry,
leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support
complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.

The Role

The Graduate Manufacturing Engineer will assist the manufacturing engineering team in providing
technical engineering support and expertise for new product/process introduction programmes and
implementing strategies for improving manufacturing process capability on current production operations.
In partnership with the Manufacturing Engineering Team, this role will also be accountable for ensuring
technical support in estimating and launching new programs (NPI) and measuring and improving existing
programs within the business continuous improvement program.

Key Responsibilities

• To improve manufacturing performance with regard to process capability, output, productivity, and
cost.
• To provide expert knowledge of manufacturing processes including close tolerance machining,
automation, and test systems.
• To deliver robust manufacturing solutions for new product/components in line with the MB Aerospace
NPI process to meet the required HS&E aspects, first time quality, installed capacity and cost.
• To provide expertise in supporting the business with regard to the MB Aerospace Manufacturing
Systems, policies, and procedures. This includes all planning documentation, routings etc.
• To support the business by providing expertise and driving quality systems including the management
of statistical methods, problem solving techniques and continuous improvement.
• To deliver manufacturing process documentation and training in line with business training standards.
• Cost estimating on new opportunities.
• Develop capable processes and standard work within manufacturing engineering and manufacturing
operations and ensure compliance.
• To maintain a clean and tidy operating environment at all times through an active and practical
approach to all 6S and HSE issues.

Job Requirements

• Qualified to degree level (second class and above) or equivalent in an engineering discipline with an
interest in manufacturing
• Strong desire to meet the goals and learn new things
• Agile thinking, flexibility with higher volume of information and speed of the business
• Adaptability, creative thinking & problem solving
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Displays integrity and respect at all times
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, prioritise under pressure and be self-motivating
• Ability to use technology effectively and efficiently to manage workload
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and ability to create documents, reports and briefing
materials in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must have a valid passport
• Domestic and International travel may be required

The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of
responsibility entailed.

The job holder must:

• Be aware of the Company’s aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
• Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company’s Equality & Inclusivity in
Employment Policy.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any
other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the
Company in health and safety matters.
• To comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.
• The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called
upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required within the grading level of the post
and the competence of the post holder.

MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, A Barnes Aerospace Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company, is a subcontractor to the United States
Government and provides defence services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms
Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120 - 130 and
the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730 - 774
(“Export Laws”). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer
of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions