Manufacturing Engineer in Exeter, United Kingdom

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead.

This position will be responsible for.

• Developing automated manufacturing processes

• Providing support for automated processes on site inc. Robot Cells, EDM, CNC, Waterjet and Production gauging

• Providing support for manufacturing to improve existing processes

• Qualifying new products on existing manufacturing equipment, internally and with the customer.

  Main Responsibilities:

• Create, verify, and release robot programs for automated cells

• Create, verify, and release programs for other, programable manufacturing equipment

• Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes

• Develop and implement new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation

• Support justification of capital funding requests

• Reduce costs and improve current manufacturing techniques

• Creating supporting documentation for automated equipment (SOP and EMS)

• Support the identification and implantation of new manufacturing technology

• Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for manufacturing equipment

• Implement and support EH&S activities

• Minimum of five years’ experience programming one of the following:

• Industrial robots

• Control systems

• CNC Milling or EDM Machines

• Candidates with less experience may be considered with a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering. A relevant degree or HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be advantageous.

• Experience trouble-shooting mechanical systems (pneumatics, tooling, measurement feedback systems)

• In depth knowledge of automation systems

• Good understanding of tooling and fixture design

• Robot programming experience, Yaskawa or Fanuc an advantage

• Proficient in CAD, Siemens NX an advantage

• High level of computer literacy (Word/Excel/Project)

• Good judgment and decision making

• Communication and team working skills

Advantageous Experience:

• CMM Programming experience (Renishaw Modus)

• PLC or other logic-based programming experience

• Proficient in CNC Milling, CAM an advantage (Heidenhain controls)

  About Howmet Aerospace

  Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com, including content shared during the Company’s May 2022 Technology Day.

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