Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Industrialisation at MBTA

Bolton, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Manufacturing, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

Degree/HND level of qualifications or equivalent in a relevant subject
Experience of the product development lifecycle in an electronics environment
Sound awareness of PLC2
Good Manufacturing knowledge achieved through experience and understanding of industry best practice
Ability to influence across a team of functional professionals
Budgetary management trained
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship (security clearance requirements)

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing systems and processes in response to the defined Manufacturing Architecture and the Manufacturing, Inspection and Test Plan
Creation and approval of manufacturing and test instruction documentation
Process FMEA and process capability proving
Lead Industrialisation aspects of Product Gate Reviews
Oversee obsolescence from a manufacturing Business unit perspective
Lead Spiral Development activities for Business unit / Project
Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives to ensure the area of responsibility is continually developing to improve efficiency
Lead business unit Rate increases requirements
Support the Manufacturing Engineering Manager during the preparation and proving of the Production System for IVM & VMS certification
Risk identification and aversion strategies associated with technical definition and manufacturing methodologies
Development, maintain and control technical interfaces to customers, suppliers and collaborators to ensure effective and swift resolution of technical issues
Effective Non-Conformance management and corrective action
Manufacturing focal point at key meetings to report progress of Engineering actions and align team with programme priorities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

FMEAPhase Gate ReviewsContinuous ImprovementIndustrial ValidationManufacturing ArchitectureRisk ManagementNon-conformance ManagementTest InstructionsInspection Plans

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Principal Manufacturing Engineer role?

The salary is circa £50,000 depending on experience.

What is the working arrangement for this position?

It offers dynamic hybrid working with 3 or 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification.

What are the key responsibilities or skills needed for this role?

Key responsibilities include developing manufacturing systems and processes, creating manufacturing and test instructions, process FMEA, leading industrialisation aspects of Product Gate Reviews, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include a company bonus up to £2,500, pension with up to 14% total contribution, paid overtime opportunities, flexi leave up to 15 additional days, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, and fantastic site facilities like subsidised meals and free car parking.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Manufacturing Engineer role?

Interest in industrialisation of manufacturing architecture, inspection and test plans, along with experience in manufacturing systems, FMEA, continuous improvement, and leading gate reviews would make a strong candidate; British citizenship or dual UK national status is required due to security clearance.

MBTA

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About MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers public transit services in the Greater Boston area, including subways, buses, commuter rails, and ferries. It generates revenue through fare collection, providing various products like single-ride tickets, monthly passes, and the CharlieCard for convenient payment. The MBTA stands out by offering a comprehensive range of transit options and continually improving service quality and accessibility. Its goal is to enhance the customer experience while serving the transportation needs of the community.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1964Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public SectorIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees