At our Kilkeel Facility, we manufacture aircraft interior seating for a number of worldwide customers. As a leader in the aerospace industry, we have a number of exciting positions available right now, including a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer in our Seating business located in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland.

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

The successful candidate can expect to:

• Identify, assess and execute continuous improvement projects. 
• Develop line layout and operator work content based on required throughput. 
• Lead new programs / products through the Engineering Gate Process to ensure delivery to cost, time & specification. This includes Design Reviews, Drawing Reviews, Bill of Material (BoM) verification and risk management. 
• Liaison between Operations and Design. 
• Establish best practice methods. 
• Vendor support for manufacturing / design queries. 
• Establish recurring and non-recurring costs. 
• Maximise Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) opportunities during the design process to meet and exceed overall program deliverables including cost, weight, quality and performance. 
• Identify and define technical specifications of plant and equipment. 
• Identify all tooling and fixtures required to manufacture the product to the specifications and tolerances required. 
• Assist Operations in the creation and development of Standard Work. 
• Promote and support a safe working environment in line with Company objectives. 
• Track engineering issues to closure through the implementation of Engineering Change Notices into production. 
• Disposition of non-conforming material. 
• Any other duties as required to support business needs. 

What you need to succeed?

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (Mechanical or  Aeronautical based) with engineering experience gained during a work placement 

OR  

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline with minimum of 1 year relevant engineering experience gained in a manufacturing & assembly environment.  

Desirable Criteria:  

• Experience of lean manufacturing principles.  
• Familiarity with CAD systems.  
• Experience in New Product Development / New Product Introduction.  
• Experience in Engineering Change Management  

How to apply:

Please apply via Work Day

Please note, it is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly outline how they meet the criteria required for this role.

Collins Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Benefits:

People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:

• 25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays
• Attractive Compensation Package
• Early finish Fridays
• Hybrid Work Options (*Role dependent)
• Professional Development + Growth
• Support with professional fees
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Healthcare benefits (including healthcare cash plan)
• Staff Discounts
• Work/Life Balance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for progression and development