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We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Christchurch team!

As our Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for assist in introduction of new products to production, support current production and ensure services are available to production at all times.

The successful candidate will need to have basic Knowledge of material processing processes – plastic injection moulding, rubber moulding, metal casting, metal finishing

Location: Christchurch, UK

We Take Care of Our People

Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) *

Your Challenge

Assist in Introduction of new products to production

• Actively work with Engineering on all DFM/testability/manufacturability issues and design of new products

• Develop new manufacturing processes and build guides

• Design and produce assembly jigs and fixtures

• Layout manufacturing cells with all tooling and services for one piece flow

• Be Production main contact in Project Core Teams

Support Current Production

• Suggest and implement improvements to current production processes

• Investigate and solve manufacturing problems

• Investigate Quality problems caused by build and external suppliers

• Identify new production methods and tooling

• Recommend improvements to existing methods of manufacture

• Ensure that existing cellular production is balanced

• Update Existing Build guides in line with improvements and Engineering changes

• Investigate faults identified by other departments and recommend action to prevent reoccurrence

• Assist in factory layout moves

• Lean tools knowledge and experience (5S, continuous improvement, etc)

Ensure services available to production at all times

• Ensure equipment is available and operational

• Ensure equipment is safe to use

What You Bring

• HNC/Degree Engineering discipline (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electronics)

• 1-3 years experience in a similar role in medium/high volume Electro-mechanical manufacturing environment

• Awareness of modern manufacturing philosophies and techniques

• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, Solidworks)

• Ideally some machining experience on manual machines (lathe, Mill, bandsaw)

• Basic Knowledge of material processing processes – plastic injection moulding, rubber moulding, metal casting, metal finishing

• Basic Pneumatics knowledge

• Steady under pressure

• Organised

• Team player

• Good communication skills with all levels of staff across all departments

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the product brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles. These include medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility.

We develop and manufacture electronic throttle controls, transmission shifters and sensors for commercial off-highway equipment and heavy trucks, helping to address the long-term trend towards attaining higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions. We also supply operator controls and advanced motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles, such as buses, forklift trucks, pallet stackers, wheelchairs, and rehabilitation chairs.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TACOE@curtisswright.com) _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.