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As the Manufacturing Engineer at TT Electronics Fairford, you will provide technical direction and project management oversight to ensure robust, efficient, and continually improving production processes. The role will champion lean manufacturing, automation, and process excellence across all assembly lines, leading improvement initiatives from concept to implementation while supporting the development of graduates, apprentices, and T-Level students within the Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Development & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive lean manufacturing initiatives across production areas, applying Six Sigma and 8D problem-solving techniques to eliminate waste and reduce variation.
  • Conduct process reviews to identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and standardisation.
  • Define, document, and control manufacturing instructions, routings, and process parameters in alignment with AS9100 and company standards.
  • Evaluate process capability and implement improvements to increase labour efficiency, product quality, and throughput.
  • Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and ensure timely implementation of process or document updates.

• Strategic and Continuous improvement Alignment
  • Lead or contribute to the Site’s continuous improvement roadmap, ensuring projects align with productivity, quality, and cost targets.
  • Support or lead Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) events as required.
  • Track and report KPIs for engineering performance as required (OEE, scrap, downtime, yield, etc.)

• NPI and Design for Manufacture (DfM)

• • Participate in new product introduction (NPI) and design reviews, ensuring manufacturing feasibility and cost-effectiveness from the outset.
  • Develop and validate tooling, fixtures, and test jigs for new assemblies.

• Project Management
  • Lead capital and process improvement projects, including equipment procurement, installation, validation, and commissioning.
  • Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication for engineering and automation initiatives.
  • Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure successful delivery of manufacturing and CAPEX projects.  

• Data & Quality Focus
  • Analyse production data, scrap, and rework trends to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Support creation and closure of 8D reports and customer concessions.
  • Collaborate with Quality and Design Engineering to ensure robust process controls and compliance with customer requirements.

• Customer & Cross-Functional Support
  • Interface directly with customer Engineering teams to support new product introductions and ongoing program improvements.
  • Act as a technical liaison between Design, Production, and Quality teams to ensure smooth introduction of new assemblies and engineering changes.
  • Support NPI reviews, Risk analysis, and readiness signoffs for production launch.

• Safety & Compliance
  • Maintain high standards of Health & Safety across all engineering projects and ensure compliance with TT Electronics’ policies and statutory requirements.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and right-first-time manufacturing.

• Leadership & Team Development
  • Coach and mentor Manufacturing Engineers, Graduates, Apprentices, and T-Level students as required to ensure a strong pipeline of engineering capability.
  • Conduct regular one-to-one and monthly performance reviews to support development, performance, and engagement within the team.
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight on process design, equipment specification, and problem-solving activities.

Core Requirements

• Strong background in lean manufacturing, process development, and automation. 
• Demonstrable project management experience, ideally including capital equipment acquisition and validation.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline).
• Competent in Microsoft Office, CAD tools, and ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred).
• Experience in aerospace, defence, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments is advantageous.

What We Offer You:

From this role you will have the opportunity to develop the experience needed to explore and progress to more senior leadership roles within TT Electronics, Fairford or the wider group if this is in your own career plan.

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Site incentive plan
• Financial wellbeing benefit
• Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted RAC membership
• Discounted Gym membership
• 5 weeks (in hours) annual leave plus bank holidays
• A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability

TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Our Recruitment Process:

Initially we will reach out to you for an informal conversation about the role. This will allow you the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about TT, our site and our team. It will also give us the chance to learn more about you and your experience to date. At this point both parties have the opportunity to decide if they would like to continue with the process.

Due to the specific projects TT Electronics supports we are unable to sponsor work visas. Candidates will be required to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard Clearance.

We hold Health and Safety in the highest regard at TT, with the Wellbeing of our employees our top priority. Any successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you!

Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. You can do this by emailing TTRecruitment@ttelectronics.com  

If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.  

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