Tasks
The key responsibilities and duties of the Manufacturing Engineer include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and maintain work instructions and tooling documentation
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support projects and production
- Improve processes and layouts to boost efficiency and meet OEM standards
- Identify waste and support continuous improvement
- Assist with workflow optimization and project tasks
- Investigate non-conformities and recommend fixes
- Analyze production data and report insights
- Track KPIs to enhance performance
- Coordinate equipment maintenance
- Support problem-solving and daily operations
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies
- Manage tooling data in SAP
- Conduct studies to identify and resolve inefficiencies
Requirements
The ideal Candidate should meet the following requirements:
- Minimum HND in Mechanical Engineering with CAD experience
- Higher qualification considered with interest in tool design
- Training in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or SPC is a plus
- Experience creating manufacturing instructions and tooling documentation
- Skilled in reading engineering drawings and basic metrology
- Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes
- Background in aerospace metal processing and surface finishing
- Proficient in MRP/ERP systems, MS Office, and CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Familiar with data analysis, automation, and process optimization
- Team player with a proactive, innovative, and goal-driven mindset
- Flexible hours including shifts, weekends, or travel as needed
Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Valid visa required if applicable. Unfortunately, those without this eligibility cannot be considered.
Company
About Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK
Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is part of the Lufthansa Technik Group - the worlds leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services as well as modifications to the civil aviation industry. With tailor-made maintenance programs and advanced repair techniques, we ensure the reliability and availability of our customers aircraft fleets. We are independent of aircraft manufacturers and licensed internationally as a repair, manufacturing and development organization. With more than 26,000 employees and over 30 international subsidiaries, the Lufthansa Technik Group offers a full range of services in the fields of maintenance, overhaul, component support, engines, landing gears, VIP services, innovation and digital fleet solutions to around 800 customers worldwide. Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is located in London and has over 300 employees. Our success is built on our people who are fundamental to our organization.
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