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Industrial Validation Engineer
Reference: BHN585549
Job details
- Start date: ASAP
- Employment type: Permanent
- Date published: 28 March 2025
Job description
Our client, a prominent player in the Defence sector, is currently seeking an Industrial Validation Engineer to join their team in Greater Manchester or Hertfordshire. This permanent role is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team responsible for the technical validation of external supply chain activities, ensuring the successful delivery of parts / projects required for full-rate production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and validate suppliers' capability to meet requirements
- Support suppliers to develop robust manufacturing systems and control plans
- Conduct Industrial Validation activities such as Process FMEAs and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments
- Manage a portfolio of suppliers across multiple projects
- Identify and communicate manufacturing and supply chain risks, implementing improvement and mitigation plans
- Handle elements of manufacturing capability transfer from in-house to supplier
- Track and report validation status to senior Industrial Engineers, management, and stakeholders
Job Requirements:
- Experience in Manufacturing Engineering with strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques
- Desirable experience in manufacturing and New Product Introduction (NPI) within the Aerospace or Defence sectors
- Proficiency in Industrial Validation tools such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Process FMEAs, and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments
- Skilled in problem-solving and improvement toolsets
- Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in Excel, SAP QM system, and document management tools
- Excellent communication skills to work closely with Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams
- Ability to travel monthly to customer sites and work effectively in a team environment
What's in it for you?
- Annual bonus
- Pension contributions up to 14%
- Opportunity for paid overtime
- Flexi Leave of up to 15 additional days
- Flexible working arrangements
- Enhanced parental leave
- Fantastic site facilities including heavily subsidised meals and free car parking
If you have a background in manufacturing engineering and are looking for a role that offers both challenge and reward within the Defence sector, apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Greater Manchester or Hertfordshire.

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