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

As a Manufacturing Development Engineer, you will remain within operating budgets and achieve cost effectiveness where possible. Able to carry out all activities in a disciplined and professional manner. Prepare for, attend, actively and constructively contribute to, and complete actions from Company/Department/Cell meetings and improvement initiatives as required.

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 I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge 

Comply with all Company and personal Health and Safety requirements.

Comply with the requirements defined by the Quality Management System

In line with Company objectives and requirements:

Implement improvements and develop effective production techniques to continually improve the processes and mitigate risks from poor design, build, and test.

Ensure that any method or system produced is fully documented and specified.

Provide an active and effective interface with Engineering to facilitate full manufacturability and testability related input to the integrated design and development process to optimise the manufacturing quality to cost balance.

Manage the introduction of new products into production ensuring that opportunities to remove all manufacturability issues are identified and actioned before full-time production commences and to mitigate risks from design oversights.

Liaise with all necessary parties to develop test schedules and hardware, and process documents necessary to embody quality in production units.

Ensure risk mitigation plans are developed and effective manufacturing methods are gained from closed loop lessons learned and manufacturing learning curve progression.

What You Bring 

HND/HNC Electronic Engineering and/or Engineering Apprenticeship or relevant experience in electronic / pneumatic engineering, electrical / mechanical assembly techniques, and the ability to demonstrate competence to successfully carry out the requirements of the role.

Possess hardware design/build and software programming skills.

A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and experience in GPIB, Python and Labwindows CVI would be advantageous.

Knowledge of electronic circuits and systems. Experience with electronic test instruments such as DMMs, switch matrices, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, loads, etc.

Experience translating test procedure documents into automated test sequences.

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution Division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport.

The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.

As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small – crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft. 

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

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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 is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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