Manufacturing Engineer (12 months fixed term contract)

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Located in Bedhampton, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.
The core business of Bedhampton is; assembly and test of hydraulic parts for motors and pumps on aeroplanes.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team on a 12 months fixed term contract.

What you'll do:

We're looking for a dynamic and driven Manufacturing Engineer to support our plant leadership in achieving operational excellence. This role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement, ensuring product quality, and supporting new product introductions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support manufacturing and quality engineering initiatives to meet business and financial goals.
• Act as a liaison between Manufacturing Cells, NPI teams, customers, and suppliers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects using APQP tools to meet internal and external requirements.
• Develop and maintain cost-efficient, Lean-based manufacturing processes.
• Apply statistical methods to reduce variation in products, processes, and personnel.
• Maintain and review PFMEAs, Control Plans, and SOPs.
• Monitor customer and productivity metrics; lead improvement teams and report progress to site leadership.
• Solve technical issues using structured problem-solving tools (8D, Six Sigma, A3).
• Support and improve Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Management Systems.
• Lead and participate in audits against Quality and EHS standards.
• Deliver training on products, processes, and quality/EHS systems.
• Assist in the specification, procurement, and validation of capital equipment and measurement tools.

• HND or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant subject such as Electrical Engineering
• Experience in high-precision manufacturing and engineering environments, aerospace experience would be a plus
• Proficiency in APQP tools: PFMEA, Control Plans, CTQs
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Expertise in root cause analysis and corrective action tools
• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and using measurement equipment

• Ability to lead & participate in cross-functional process improvement/problem solving teams
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team

• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.