Responsibilities will include:

• Understand the requirements of AS9100 quality system and the effect on manufacturing solutions.
• Provide manufacturing solutions to a cost and time effective plan.
• Construct process method operations sheet to include inspection, machining, heat treatment and finishes for manufacturing solutions using Syteline.
• To check the availability of all standard tooling and gauges and inspection equipment and provide accordingly either from a made in or bought out source in conjunction with Quality engineering.
• Provide working stage drawings (SKP) using Solid Works System to support shop-floor Manufacturing.
• Provide CNC programs for CNC Machines, (Milling, Lathes, Mill-Turns & Wire cutting EDM), using SolidCam system.
• Prove out manufacturing methods on CNC Machines and hand over to the operations function.
• Maintain Kan-Ban and tool vending system to provide cutting tools and equipment to support manufacture of components within the budget constraints of a contract. 
• Design jigs & fixtures to enable cost effective and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Provide working drawings using Solid Works System to support fixture design.
• Prepare Bills of Materials (for make to print components) for Syteline system using customer drawing data.
• Provide a service to the operations function to offer help in overcoming manufacturing challenges.
• Understand the requirements and workings with health and safety legislation.
• Support contacts for customer Tenders, entailing the sources and pricing of materials goods & services, detailing manufacturing processes and times.
• Work alongside approved sub contract machinist to ensure there are no manufacturing or quality issues with products and set up mirrored production methods where projects deem it necessary.
• Support the supply chain function in supplier development of sub contract machinists.
• Identify the need and opportunity for capital expenditure and prepare the business case for the Leadership Team.
• Lead the installation, commission and acceptance of new capital expenditure.
• Strive to improve current manufacturing processes, fixtures, and tooling under continuous improvement through traditional and innovative methods.
• Undertake other additional duties that may be required from time to time as determined by the company and/or your Line Manager.

Knowledge & Ability Required

The post holder is required to have:

• Degree level or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of machining processes.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of SolidCAM system.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of Solidworks 3D CAD Design software.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the practical application of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement techniques, including 5S, 8 Wastes, 7 Quality tools, TPM and Statistical Process Capability.
• A team player with the ability to work on own initiative, and able to influence others by demonstrating a positive “can do” attitude.
• Ability to work at pace in a multi-project environment.
• Computer literate with an understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Project.
• Good communicator at all levels.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Able to obtain a UK SC clearance.

Desirable but not required:

• Knowledge and understanding of the challenges of technology development, new product development and new product introduction projects.
• Familiarity with multinational projects subject to US ITAR and UK export legislation
• Experience in the use of industrial MRP, MRP-II or ERP tools; ideally Syteline

Please email your CV and Cover letter to recruitment@horstman.co.uk