We are currently looking for a Boxer Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

A little about us:

With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.

We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business from Engineering to Project Management, Business Support to Operations.

As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines to work from our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence and currently have this opportunity available:

About the role:

The primary purpose of this role is aimed at developing the AIT (Assembly, Integration and Test) element of the Boxer MIV program. The role will be responsible for ensure the effective knowledge sharing of AIT and production practices from our parent company in Germany.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

·         To transfer the knowledge and learning of the AIT production process from our parent company to KNDS at Stockport.

·         Be present on the shopfloor and the focal point of knowledge for manufacturing engineering and tooling in the AIT area. Support the operators by enhancing their knowledge of the AIT process and parts. Lead and drive structured problem solving and process improvement activities during the ramp-up phase and onwards during stable production.

·         Coordinate cross-functional team activities to optimise cost performance, operating standards and minimising waste through line balancing and the development of a continuous improvement culture encompassing lean principles.

·         Provide design for manufacturing input at early stages in the product development process, coordinating with and supporting implement engineering changes to designs and developing effective processes to ensure manufacturability of product while maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards and cost targets.

·         Create required Standard Operations and work balance charts

·         Support project management in cross-functional activity required for project execution.

·         Ensure that Environmental, Health and Safety, manufacturing quality standards and procedures are adhered to.

What we’re looking for:

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

·         Ideally be educated to Bachelor level or equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering discipline

·         Or HND, or an Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

·         Technical skill set developed in complex engineering environments

·         Successful track record of manufacturing excellence

·         Experience in a similar role within an industrial or technical environment

·         Understanding of Engineering Change processes.

·         Operating in complex organisations

·         Structuring BOMs from Drawing to Manufacture

·         Computer literate (std office)

·         Working knowledge of use and development of MES systems

·         Knowledge of vehicle build programs would be advantageous

·         Experience leading practical problem-solving teams and methodologies

Why you should join us:

When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:

·         Competitive salary

·         Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)

·         Half-day Friday

·         Life assurance scheme

·         Company sick pay scheme which increases with service

·         Employee Assistance Programme

·         Additional Holidays & other Long Service rewards

·         Wellbeing initiatives, such as Free Fruit on Tuesday’s

·         Cycle to work Scheme

·         Free on-site car parking

·         On-site electric vehicle charging points

We’re also very proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2018, achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. We actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.

If you are passionate about Manufacturing Engineering and eager to contribute to a thriving workplace environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Recruiters please note that we have a list of approved recruitment agency partners in place and we will contact agencies directly should we require support. Any unsolicited CV’s received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.