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Bespoke (Drawn) Tool Engineering

Provide tooling support for the continual maintenance, repair, rectification and inspection of Airbus production jigs and fixtures. Participate in practical problem solving activities associated with any tooling issues. Prepare and develop periodic preventative maintenance schedules for Airbus bespoke production tooling.

Engage with external suppliers for the project management and delivery of repaired, replacement & maintenance of tools, jigs and fixtures.

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Maintain and practical problem solve bespoke Numerical Control Programs to be applied in Manufacturing, Simulation & Test, which will be used by 5 Axis CNC drilling machines (CAWDE). Optimise and implement Numerical Control Programs in order to follow and continuously improve the procedures & processes.

Industrial Maintenance

Support complex diagnostics of integrated industrial systems, following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, engineering specifications; and troubleshooting malfunctions.

Responsibilities

Tool Engineering

Participate in workshops for assessing, improving & setting up of assembly tooling. Evaluate & repair damaged tooling. Set up new tooling before use. Timely intervention in cases of tooling failure or production issues on the shop floor or assembly line. Devise & implement the manufacturing and assembly tooling's periodical maintenance and inspection. Attend, Liaise & act upon Practical Problem Solving issues with any bespoke tooling.

Automation

Support validating and optimising NC Programs. - Develop, test and integrate the NC Program in the distribution system (DNC) or on the machine under the supervision of the Production Line or Shop floor. - Participate in the demonstration testing and analysis with Work Preparation, Quality and Production. Inputs: New Process need (or improvement), Programming Software. Manufacturing feedback (historic of maturity, old similar programs). Outputs: NC Programs and Technical Instructions (Instruction Sheet, SOI, Simulation Test) for Numerical Control manufacturing processes.

Industrial Maintenance

Provide diagnostic feedback to the supervisor/ maintenance engineers
Support creation of Technical Specifications for maintenance topics
Support Obsolescence analysis of equipment
Participate proactively in Total Preventative Maintenance meetingsSkill Set

Can work well in a team and as an individual
Self motivated and ability to work independently
Ability to prioritise workload
Good written and oral communication skills from shop floor to management
Practical skills and ability to repair and maintain production bespoke toolingEssential

NC programming knowledge
HNC or >10 years Experience in Jig and Tool Design/Engineering/Production Maintenance
Awareness of tooling maintenance requirements
Catia V5
IT literate
Ability to prepare tooling specifications & maintenance plans
Fanuc / Siemens NC knowledgeDesirable

Dimensional metrology systems (CMM, Laser Tracker, Photogrammetry, Faro Arm etc)
Use of Spatial Analyzer software
Hydraulic and electric systems experience
Subcontracting management
PLC diagnostics
Software change management
Obsolescence and condition assessments of equipment
Create technical specifications for software/hardware changes
Mechanical Engineering
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) experience
Practical Problem Solving (PPS) skills
PFMEA knowledge
Google Suite and Microsoft computer operating platforms
MDM-R vaulting
Knowledge of Robotics & Automation
Awareness of machine directive legislation and requirements

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